Sleeping in Airports

Porto Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Porto Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit.  Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

Porto’s new airport is luckily way younger and cleaner than the city’s average spot – F. TravelLover

OPO Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport.

What to Expect

Porto Airport (code: OPO) consists of a three-level, modern terminal with many shops and over a dozen eateries, mostly on the airside. WiFi is available, but there are reportedly few outlets for charging mobile devices. Comfort can be found through fee-based access to the airport’s first class lounge. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for locations and rates.

Porto Airport Guide
Landside (Photo by SleepingInAirports / Dec 2019)

Sleeping in Porto Airport

Airport staff and security are generally tolerant of overnight sleepers. Travellers feel safe sleeping in the airport however please note that a reviewer reported being pickpocketed in October 2023. Most of the terminal’s seating has armrests, though there are couches and soft chairs in the cafes that sleepers use when the businesses close. Several reviewers reported success finding comfortable sleeping spots on the “upper level.” Cold temperatures and bright lights were the two primary sleep hindrances cited, so consider bringing extra layers or travel blankets and eyeshades if you are intending to spend the night in this airport. Explore our guide to sleeping in Porto Airport or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.   For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See our Airport Hotels section below for locations.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s web site for current information.  For more airport information continue scrolling down to explore more in our Porto Airport Guide.

In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.  For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.

airport hoursAirport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours.

airport hotelsAirport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Porto Airport:

  • Singular Aeroporto – Located 50m from the terminal.  » Check Rates
  • Park Hotel Porto Aeroporto – 5 minute walk to the terminal.  » Check Rates

For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Porto, search deals and read traveller reviews.

airport loungeAirport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!

  • ANA Lounge – Location: Airside, between Gates 31 and 32. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.

Related Pages: Porto Airport Lounges

water bottle refillsDrinking Water

Thirsty? Water bottle filling stations are available free of charge. Location: throughout the terminal.

foodFood & Drinks

There are food concessions both Landside and Airside operating on varying schedules. At the time of this update, there are no 24-hour dining options. Vending machines are available.

Luggage StorageLuggage Storage & Lockers

A baggage locker is available Landside. A reader tells us that space is very limited.
Locker rates are per item, per 4-hour period, as follows: €2.00 (351x457x855mm) • €2.50 (351x945x855mm) • €3.00 (525x945x855mm/212x1925x555mm). Location: Landside, Ground Floor. Hours: 24 hours.

mobile chargingMobile Charging

Do you need to recharge your mobile devices? Power outlets are available, but they are very limited.

rest zonesRest & Relaxation Zones

While not technically designated as a rest zone, there are reports of loungers set up by the windows near the gates.

Take precaution even when sleeping in the rest zones.  In December 2019, a traveller at another airport reported that money and credit cards had been stolen from their bag even though the bag was right beside them.  Protect and lock your bags as you would sleeping elsewhere in public.

showersShowers

Showers are available in the ANA Lounge.  [ see Airport Lounges above ]

wifiAirport WiFi/Internet

Unlimited free WiFi is available at Porto Airport. Connect to the “_VINCI Airports WiFi” network. Additionally, there are five computers that offer free access to the internet. Location: Landside, next to boarding gates 8, 18, 32 and 35.

airport infoMore Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside and Airside

Baby Care Facilities – All toilets both landside and airside are equipped with childcare units.

Banking Services – Santander offers automatic banking. Location: Landside, 3rd Floor. Hours: 8:30AM – 12:00PM & 1:00PM – 3:00PM.

Children’s Play Areas – When you want to ensure your kids burn off all their energy before their flight, take them to one of the children’s play areas. The free, activity-filled spaces are suitable for children ages 2 to 7 years old. Locations: Airside, 2nd Floor, Schengen zone • Airside, 2nd Floor, non-Schengen zone.

Currency Exchange – Unicâmbio offers currency exchange. Location: Landside, Arrivals hall. Hours: 7:00AM – 10:00PM.

Duty Free & Shopping – Porto Duty Free is open from 5:00AM – 10:00PM, Airside in both the Schengen and non-Schengen zones. A small variety of retail stores are also available, including three Relay newsstands.

Information Desk – There are five information desks available. The following locations are open 24 hours a day: Public Departures (3rd Floor) • Departure Lounge (2nd Floor) • Arrivals and baggage claim area (Ground Floor).

Luggage Trolleys – Free of charge and available both Landside and Airside.

Luggage Wrapping – Protect your valuables with Safe Bag luggage wrapping service. Location: Landside. Hours: 4:00AM – 8:00PM.

Medical Services – Urgent and emergency medical care is available at the First Aid station. Location: Landside, Ground Floor. Hours: 24 hours.

Pharmacy – Airport Pharmacy is available for your prescription needs. Location: Landside, 3rd Floor. Hours: 8:30AM – 11:00PM.

Post Office – Postal services and more are available at CTT. Location: Landside, Ground Floor. Hours: 8:30AM – 9:00PM (Mon – Fri) and 9:00AM – 12:30PM/2:00PM – 5:00PM (Sat & Sun).

SIM Cards – A reader tells us SIM cards are available at the Vodafone in the Arrivals area. (December 2022)

Travel Agencies – If you are arriving in Porto and need local arrangements or help planning a last minute trip abroad, there are travel and tourist services available. Abreu office is located Landside, 3rd Floor. Hours: 5:00AM – 8:00PM.

Airlines
Porto airport is served by the following airlines: Aegean Airlines • Air Baltic •Air Europa • Air France • Air Transat • Austrian • Azores Airlines • British Airways • Brussels Airlines • EasyJet • Eurowings • Finnair • Flyr • Iberia • KLM • Lufthansa • Luxair • Norwegian Air • Play • Royal Air Maroc • Ryanair • SAS Scandinavian • Sun d’Or International Airlines • Swiss International • TAP Portugal • Transavia • Turkish Airlines • United Airlines • Volotea • Vueling • Wizz Air.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Buses and Shuttles

Porto airport is well connected to the bus system. STCP and Resende offer buses from the airport to various areas of the city. There are also many shuttle companies, including 100 Rumos Porto Airport Shuttle which is a low-cost door-to-door service that runs between the airport and the city center. At the time of this update, fares start at €6 per person for a one-way trip. For fares, routes and schedules for the buses/coach buses visit the Porto Airport website here and for shuttle bus information visit the 100 Rumos website here.

Car Rentals

The following car rental agencies are located on Level Zero of the terminal: Avis-Budget • Europcar • Goldcar • Hertz • SIXT.

Hotel Shuttles

See also Airport Hotels above.

Metro

Metro Line E (purple) runs between OPO airport and Estádio do Dragão every 20 – 30 minutes from 6:00AM – 1:00AM. For fares, metro line stops and timetables, visit the Metro do Porto website.

Taxi

Readily available outside of the Arrivals area, taxis are considered by many to be the best way to travel between the airport and Porto city center. Taxis in Porto can reach the airport or city center faster than the Metro (about 20 – 30 minutes trip time by taxi) and travel to areas that the buses and the Metro do not cover.

Airport Photo Gallery

See more: Porto Airport Photos

Last updated: 2024-02-07

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning.  All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice.   The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or  write a review.