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.
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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, mainly 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.
Sleeping in Porto Airport
Airport staff and security are generally tolerant of overnight sleepers. Travellers feel safe sleeping in the airport; however, a reviewer reported being pickpocketed in October 2023. Seating is sufficient for this airport, though most seats are made of metal and equipped with armrests, making a decent nap a little more challenging. Spread out on the floor, but bring an extra layer or travel mat to cushion the hard ground. By night, try your luck on the couches and soft seating in the closed cafes till morning.
Here are good sleep spots that travellers have reported:
- Look for the lounges located near the boarding gates’ windows.
- The upstairs level seems to have somewhat private sleep nooks because the lights are shut off for a few hours overnight.
Cold temperatures and bright lights were the two primary sleep hindrances cited, so consider bringing extra layers or travel blankets and eyeshades if you intend to spend the night in this airport.
For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See our Airport Hotels section below for locations.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Porto Airport Guide.
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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.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
While not technically designated as a rest zone, there are reports of loungers set up by the windows near the gates.
Take precautions 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.
Airport 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 – Five-minute walk to the terminal. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Porto, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport 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 using a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge and learn how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!
- ANA Lounge – Location: Airside, between Gates 31 and 32. Lounge Access: Pay at the door
- Airport Lounge – Location: Airside. Hours: 4:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Porto Airport Lounges
Drinking Water
Thirsty? Water bottle filling stations are available free of charge. Location: throughout the terminal.
Food & 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 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 Charging
Do you need to recharge your mobile devices? Power outlets are available, but they are very limited.
Showers
Showers are available in the ANA Lounge. [ see Airport Lounges above ]
WiFi/Internet
Unlimited free WiFi is available at Porto Airport. Connect to the “_VINCI Airports WiFi” network. Additionally, five computers offer free internet access. Location: Landside, next to boarding gates 8, 18, 32 and 35.
Security & Safety
Airport staff are pretty tolerant of airport sleepers and overnight campers. At the time of this update, we have no reports from travellers commenting on safety issues at Porto Airport, but there are reportedly pickpockets. Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s essential to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Please don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who awoke without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay sharp, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
Pro-tip: If you sleep in the public zone, don’t be surprised if you receive an early morning wake-up call. Security is known to make the rounds, waking people up as travellers arrive for morning flights.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and 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: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
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 two to seven. Locations: Airside, 2nd Floor, Schengen zone • Airside, 2nd Floor, non-Schengen zone.
Currency Exchange – Unicâmbio offers currency exchange. Location: Landside, Arrivals hall. Hours: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Porto Duty-Free is open from 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM, 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: 4:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
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 to meet your prescription needs. Location: Landside, 3rd Floor. Hours: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM.
Post Office – Postal services and more are available at CTT. Location: Landside, Ground Floor. Hours: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM (Mon – Fri) and 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM/2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (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, travel and tourist services are available. Abreu office is located on the 3rd Floor, landside. Hours: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
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, a low-cost door-to-door service 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 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM. 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.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
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