Getting Around
How to get to and from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport — taxis, public transport, shuttles and car rental.
Transport Options at OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport is connected to Porto and the wider Portugal transport network by multiple ground transport options.
Porto Metro Line E (the violet line) runs directly from the airport station to Trindade in the city center, with some trains continuing to Estádio do Dragão; trains run roughly every 15–20 minutes and the ride to Trindade takes about 45 minutes.
Airport bus routes (including express services aimed at travelers) supplement the metro, useful late at night or early morning when metro frequency drops.
A taxi rank is at arrivals; central Porto is about 20–25 minutes away and typically costs €25–35 depending on traffic and time of day (night surcharges apply).
Uber and Bolt both operate in Porto with pickup points at the airport — often cheaper than a metered taxi and a popular choice among visitors.
All major international brands have counters in arrivals — worth considering if you're planning to explore the Douro Valley or the northern Portuguese coast beyond Porto itself.
The metro is genuinely the best option for most travelers — cheap, frequent and it drops you right in the historic center — but buy your ticket (including the required rechargeable Andante card) from the machine at the station before boarding, as there's no on-board purchase.
Pre-Book Your Transfer
Skip the taxi queue. Book a private transfer from OPO to Porto in advance and have a driver waiting when you land.
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Car Rental at OPO
Exploring Portugal beyond Porto? Renting a car at the airport gives you maximum flexibility from the moment you land.
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