Travelling from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Porto Airport is 6 hours 5 minutes.
Porto is two hours behind Tel Aviv and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Each week, there are three Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Porto Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your TLV to OPO flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
TAP Air Portugal is your ticket to exploring Porto (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Portugal!). Check out the direct flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Porto Airport offered by this airline.
TAP Air Portugal is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Among carriers operating TLV to OPO flights, TAP Air Portugal leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Handy information about Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Of the departures from Ben Gurion Intl Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
Ben Gurion Intl Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Porto Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near TLV:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
If you're landing on a late Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Porto Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near OPO:
Travel at your own pace 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.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Porto Airport around three weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
The quietest month for a flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Porto Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Porto based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Porto Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Porto, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from TLV to OPO sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered after you've seen Porto. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Around 274 kilometres south of Porto, Amadora is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience major highlights starting with Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.