Flying from Toronto to Porto Airport (OPO): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Toronto to Porto Airport (OPO) begins with finding the right airport to take off from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main departure points in Toronto.
Take a direct Toronto to Porto Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 50 minutes.
Porto Airport is located in Porto. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is four hours ahead of Toronto.
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Porto Airport (OPO) is the most popular route, with 3 direct services each week. Get from YYZ to OPO on Air Transat's 7:10pm flight.
To ensure you get on your flight from Toronto to OPO, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Get to your destination in one go from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Direct flights from Toronto to Porto Airport (OPO) are available from here.
Air Transat is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Toronto to Porto Airport taking off from YYZ.
Air Transat sees the most traveller bookings for flights from YYZ to OPO.
Among carriers on this route, Air Transat has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
YYZ is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Porto Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of the departures from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% land on time at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can get to YTZ from central Toronto in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to OPO flight:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62.09%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive on schedule.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey to YKF from the centre of Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 105 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Toronto to Porto Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations when they should. At YKF, that figure is 63.64%.
About Porto Airport (OPO)
Consider booking a hotel near OPO if you're catching a late flight from Toronto to Porto Airport. Select one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Travel at your own pace with a Porto Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go and venture far and wide through Porto and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride around three weeks in advance of your Toronto to Porto Airport flight.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Porto Airport to central Porto is roughly 11 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Porto Airport (OPO)
At the moment, R 3,977 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Porto Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,123. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Toronto to OPO, book your ticket four months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Toronto to Porto Airport tickets. If you have flexibility 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 Toronto to Porto Airport (OPO)
February is the quietest month for flights from Toronto to Porto Airport (OPO), while August is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to visit Porto based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Porto is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Toronto to OPO plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Porto Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Porto
Start your Porto trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Toronto to Porto Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Ribeira District and Rio Douro are just two of the big attractions to add to your Porto must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Livraria Lello.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Porto. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include belém, Pasteis de Belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Around 274 kilometres south of Porto, Amadora is another essential stop in Portugal. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Roman Villa, Park Fonte das Avencas and Park Fantasia.
