Flying from Istanbul to Porto Airport (OPO): What you need to know
Istanbul has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Porto Airport (OPO) taking off from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Around 5 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Istanbul to Porto Airport flight.
Porto Airport is located in Porto. The city operates on the UTC+0 timezone and is three hours behind Istanbul.
With 14 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Porto Airport (OPO) is the busiest route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 6:45am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest departure from IST to OPO is with Turkish Airlines at 1:25pm.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Istanbul to OPO.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Porto Airport (OPO) take off from this terminal.
When leaving from IST, you can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Porto Airport with Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from IST to OPO.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to OPO. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Porto Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Split up your flight from Istanbul to Porto Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and OPO are:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Istanbul to OPO flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
76.93% of flights out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Porto Airport (OPO)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Istanbul to Porto Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near OPO:
Grab a Porto Airport rental car and explore Porto and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Drive & Go are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Porto Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Porto Airport to central Porto is around 11 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Porto Airport (OPO)
R 1,337 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Porto Airport. Return flights start from R 3,081. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Lock in cheap flights from Istanbul to OPO by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Istanbul to Porto Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Porto Airport (OPO)
Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Porto. August is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Porto Airport (OPO), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in an Istanbul to OPO plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Porto to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Porto Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Porto
Start your Porto trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Istanbul to Porto Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello are major attractions which should be on every Porto itinerary.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Porto, now it's time to discover other parts of Portugal. Travel around 290 kilometres south to Lisbon to tick off its top attractions. From belém to Pasteis de Belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 274 kilometres south of Porto, Amadora is another favourite stop in Portugal. Start your sightseeing at Roman Villa, Park Fonte das Avencas and Park Fantasia.