Travelling from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Porto Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Porto is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of Toronto.
Take your pick of three weekly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Porto Airport flights. The 19:10 departure with Air Transat is the earliest available. Air Transat operates the latest service of the day at 23:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your YYZ to OPO flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Transat is your gateway to exploring Porto (and perhaps some other great corners of Portugal!). Check out the direct flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Porto Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air Transat.
Air Transat is the most punctual carrier that offers YYZ to OPO flights. An impressive 92.31% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
Handy information about Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Of the flights that depart from Toronto Pearson International Airport, 68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Toronto Pearson International Airport from central Toronto, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near YYZ. Whether you have an early flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Porto Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
If you have a late Toronto Pearson International Airport to Porto Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near OPO:
Pick up a Porto Airport rental car and discover Porto and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Drive & Go are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Porto Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Porto Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Porto in March.
Lock in your flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Porto Airport for August if you'd like to visit Porto during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YYZ to OPO in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be discovered after you've seen Porto. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Amadora is another standout destination in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres south of Porto. No trip is complete without experiencing Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.