Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to Miami International Airport (MIA): what you need to know
The timezone in Miami is UTC-5, which is five hours behind Porto.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your OPO to MIA flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Porto Airport to Miami International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between OPO and MIA include:
Madrid Airport
New York Newark Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
When it comes to Porto Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Porto Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Porto. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near OPO? If you've booked an early flight from Porto Airport to Miami International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Miami International Airport (MIA)
Reserve a hotel near MIA if you're taking a late Porto Airport to Miami International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Miami International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from A&G Car Rental, MLC or Dollar and chase adventure across Miami and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Miami International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Miami International Airport (MIA) to central Miami
The street address for MIA is 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
Miami International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Miami. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Miami International Airport (MIA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Porto Airport to Miami International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Miami. If you like a quieter vibe, go in September.
The warmest month in Miami is August, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Porto Airport to Miami International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OPO to MIA sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Tampa is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Miami. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park.
Around 338 kilometres north of Miami, Orlando is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Hogwarts, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Jurassic world.