Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Porto Airport is 5 hours.
Porto's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Porto three hours behind Istanbul.
Take your pick of 19 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Porto Airport flights. The 06:45 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Turkish Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 13:30.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your IST to OPO flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Travelling to Porto (and then discovering more of Portugal!) is a breeze with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Porto Airport.
Turkish Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Porto Airport. These are the top stopovers between IST and OPO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Porto Airport (OPO)
$149 is the best price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Porto Airport flight. A return flight starts from $343. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from IST to OPO, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Porto Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from IST to OPO.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Porto Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near IST? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Porto Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to OPO if you have a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Porto Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Porto Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go and see more of Porto and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Porto Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Porto Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Porto. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Porto Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Porto in January.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Porto Airport for August if you'd like to explore Porto during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from IST to OPO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Porto, now it's time to explore other corners of Portugal. Journey around 274 kilometres south to Lisbon to tick off its must-visit sights. From Torre de Belem Garden to Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle, your itinerary will be busy.
Amadora is another well-known destination in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres south of Porto. No trip is complete without experiencing Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.