Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) is Portugal's second-busiest airport and consistently voted among Europe's top regional airports. Located 11 km northwest of central Porto, the direct surface-level Metro Line E connects travelers straight to Trindade station and Ribeira.
The Metro do Porto Line E (Violet / Purple Line) is the best and most popular option, departing right from the airport station every 15-20 minutes and reaching central Trindade interchange in just 27 minutes for €2.90 (€2.30 Z4 fare + €0.60 reusable Andante card; or tap contactless card directly). A Bolt or Uber ride takes 20 minutes for €12 - €16.
The airport features a modern, clean single terminal. The Aeroporto Metro station is located directly across the covered pedestrian forecourt on the lower level, easily reached via elevators and moving ramps.
Porto transport is very honest and safe. When taking a metered taxi, verify the meter starts at the standard airport flag drop (~€1.80-€2.00) plus the mandatory €1.60 luggage supplement. Bolt and Uber are widely available and extremely competitive.
Metro Line E operates from 06:00 to 00:58 daily. For arrivals past 01:00, night bus 3M connects the airport to Aliados Avenue hourly for €2.50, or take a Bolt/Uber for approximately €14-€18.
Traveling with heavy suitcases, young children, or landing after midnight? Pre-book a fixed-price private airport transfer or express rail pass on Klook with instant confirmation and no meter haggling.
Airport Wi-Fi often drops outside the terminal curb where Bolt / Uber pickup zones are located. Install a local eSIM before your flight so you can order a ride, translate station signs, and show digital train QR tickets immediately after landing.