Travelling from Rome to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
Rome has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rome to Porto Airport (OPO) leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
The average duration of a direct flight from Rome to Porto Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Porto is 1 hour behind Rome. Porto Airport is located in Porto, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
The busiest route is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Porto Airport (OPO), with 49 direct services every week. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from FCO to OPO is the 06:00 Ryanair option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 17:45 with Wizz Air.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Rome to OPO. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like August or other busy periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rome to Porto Airport (OPO) operate out of this terminal.
You'll have your choice of airlines that offer direct flights from Rome to Porto Airport departing from FCO. Book your journey with one of these:
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for flights from Rome to OPO departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Valencia Airport (VLC)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)
FCO is about 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will show you the best route and available public transport options.
After a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Rome to Porto Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Want more options for a direct flight from Rome to Porto Airport (OPO)? Browse the fares departing from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
You can take your pick of airlines that operate direct flights from Rome to OPO departing from CIA. Jet off with any of these carriers and travel straight to your destination:
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Rome to Porto Airport, browse these options when taking off from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
CIA is about 18 kilometres from central Rome. It'll take 42 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 39 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your flight from Rome to OPO:
About Porto Airport (OPO)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Rome to Porto Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near OPO:
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Porto Airport to the centre of Porto is about 21 minutes in a car. It's approximately 16 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
It typically takes 49 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Porto Airport (OPO)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Rome to Porto Airport is R 621. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,263. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from Rome to OPO.
The cheapest month for tickets from Rome to Porto Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your plans.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Porto Airport (OPO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Rome to Porto Airport. To skip the crowds, head for Porto in February when it's quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Porto. August is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Rome to OPO sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Rome to Porto Airport in January when temperatures average between 3ºC and 14ºC.
More about Porto
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Porto right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Rome to Porto Airport:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River are must-visits when exploring Porto.
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