Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Porto Airport is 4 hours 55 minutes.
Porto's timezone is UTC+0, making Porto three hours behind Istanbul.
Take your pick of 16 weekly Istanbul Airport to Porto Airport flights. The 06:45 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 13:25.
Give yourself enough time to make your IST to OPO flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Porto (and then discovering more of Portugal!) is a cinch with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Porto Airport.
Turkish Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Porto Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between IST and OPO:
Madrid Airport
Athens International Airport
Geneva Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Porto Airport (OPO)
Right now, $131 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Porto Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $317. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from IST to OPO, reserve your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Porto Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from IST to OPO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Istanbul Airport to Porto Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to IST? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Porto Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
Reserve a hotel near OPO if you're on a late Istanbul Airport to Porto Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Porto Airport rental car and discover Porto and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Drive & Go are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Porto Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Porto Airport to the centre of Porto has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Porto Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Porto in March.
The warmest month in Porto is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Istanbul Airport to Porto Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IST to OPO around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Portugal waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres south of Porto, a visit to Lisbon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Amadora is another essential stop in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres south of Porto. No journey is complete without seeing Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.