Flying from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Glasgow International Airport to Porto Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Glasgow and Porto are both in the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your GLA to OPO flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
EasyJet has direct flights from Glasgow International Airport to Porto Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Porto — and maybe even more of Portugal if time allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is easyJet.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Glasgow International Airport to Porto Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between GLA and OPO include:
Bordeaux Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Porto Airport (OPO)
Right now, R 653 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Porto Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,098. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from GLA to OPO.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to Porto Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from GLA to OPO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Glasgow International Airport to Porto Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
When it comes to Glasgow International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.07% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Glasgow to Glasgow International Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to GLA? If you're catching an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Porto Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
Consider staying in a hotel near OPO if you're taking a late Glasgow International Airport to Porto Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Porto Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go and venture far and wide through Porto and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Porto Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
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 if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to Porto Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Porto in January.
The warmest month in Porto is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Glasgow International Airport to Porto Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GLA to OPO in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Porto, now it's time to explore other parts of Portugal. Travel about 274 kilometres south to Lisbon to check off its must-visit sights. From Torre de Belem Garden to Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Amadora is another sought-after destination in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres south of Porto. No journey is complete without dropping by Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.