Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Porto Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Porto's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Porto one hour behind Madrid.
Take your pick of 73 weekly Madrid Airport to Porto Airport flights. The 05:55 departure with Ethiopian Airlines is the earliest available. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 22:15.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MAD to OPO flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Madrid Airport to Porto Airport, so jetting off to Porto (and then seeing more of Portugal!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Air Europa.
Air Europa is the most punctual carrier that operates MAD to OPO flights. An impressive 89.17% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Porto Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between MAD and OPO:
Alicante Airport
Seville Airport
Bilbao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Porto Airport (OPO)
R 319 is the lowest price for a one-way Madrid Airport to Porto Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 754. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAD to OPO, book your journey 11 months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Porto Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Madrid Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Madrid Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MAD? If you're catching an early flight from Madrid Airport to Porto Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Madrid Airport to Porto Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near OPO instead:
Grab a Porto Airport rental car and explore Porto and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Drive & Go are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Porto Airport about three weeks in advance.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Madrid Airport to Porto Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Porto. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Porto is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Madrid Airport to Porto Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAD to OPO around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Porto, now it's time to discover other corners of Portugal. Travel about 274 kilometres south to Lisbon to check off its leading sights. From Pasteis de Belém to belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Amadora is another must-experience destination in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres south of Porto. No journey is complete without a visit to Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.