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.
As with sleeping in any public space, keep valuables secured and within reach.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
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.
- 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.
Drinking Water
Free drinking water is available from bottle-filling stations located throughout the terminal.
Food & Drinks
Food outlets are available both Landside and Airside, but operating hours vary. There are currently no 24-hour restaurants. Vending machines are available for snacks and drinks outside normal meal hours.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Self-service baggage lockers are available Landside, though space is reported to be limited. Location: Landside, Ground Floor. Hours: 24 hours
Rates are charged per item, per 4-hour period:
€2.00 (351 × 457 × 855 mm)
€2.50 (351 × 945 × 855 mm)
€3.00 (525 × 945 × 855 mm or 212 × 1925 × 555 mm)
Mobile Charging
Power outlets are available but limited. Bringing a portable power bank is recommended.
Showers
Showers are available inside the ANA Lounge. [ see Airport Lounges above ]
WiFi/Internet
Unlimited free WiFi is available. Connect to the “_VINCI Airports WiFi” network.
Free internet computers are also available Landside near 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 Landside and Airside. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and withdrawal limits, especially if travelling internationally.
Baby Care Facilities – Baby changing facilities are available in all washrooms, both Landside and Airside.
Banking Services – Santander offers automated banking services. Location: Landside, 3rd Floor. Limited daytime hours.
Children’s Play Areas – Free children’s play areas are available for younger travellers. These spaces are designed for children roughly ages two to seven and offer a chance to burn off energy before a flight. Locations are available Airside in both Schengen and non-Schengen zones.
Currency Exchange – Currency exchange services are available through Unicâmbio in the Arrivals area. Hours vary.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Porto Duty-Free operates Airside in both Schengen and non-Schengen zones. In addition, a small selection of retail shops is available, including several Relay newsstands.
Information Desk – Information desks are available throughout the terminal. Desks in Departures, the Departure Lounge, and the Arrivals/baggage claim area operate 24 hours.
Luggage Trolleys – Luggage trolleys are available free of charge Landside and Airside.
Luggage Wrapping – Safe Bag offers luggage wrapping services Landside during daytime and evening hours.
Medical Services – A First Aid station provides urgent and emergency medical assistance. Location: Landside, Ground Floor. Open 24 hours.
Pharmacy – An airport pharmacy is available for prescriptions and basic health needs. Location: Landside, 3rd Floor. Open daily into the evening.
Post Office – Postal services are available at the CTT post office Landside on the Ground Floor. Opening hours vary by day.
SIM Cards – A reader tells us SIM cards are available at the Vodafone in the Arrivals area. (December 2022)
Travel Agencies – Travel and tourist services are available for booking trips or arranging local services. An Abreu office operates Landside on the 3rd Floor during daytime and evening hours.
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: 2026-01-29
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