Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
Porto is two hours behind Cape Town and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your CPT to OPO flight.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Porto Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CPT and OPO:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Porto Airport (OPO)
R 4,483 is the lowest price for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Porto Airport flight. Return flights start at R 10,153. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CPT to OPO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Cape Town International Airport to Porto Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CPT to OPO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Porto Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from CPT land on schedule 81.65% of the time.
To get to Cape Town International Airport from central Cape Town, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Porto Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CPT:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to OPO if you're catching a late Cape Town International Airport to Porto Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Porto Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go to explore Porto and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Porto Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Porto Airport to the centre of Porto has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Porto Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Porto in January.
The warmest month in Porto is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Porto Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from CPT to OPO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Porto. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Amadora is another essential stop in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres south of Porto. No journey is complete without visiting Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.