Travelling from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Newcastle Airport to Porto Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Newcastle and Porto follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
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 catch your NCL to OPO flight.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Jet2 is your gateway to discovering Porto (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Portugal!). Browse the direct flights from Newcastle Airport to Porto Airport offered by this popular airline.
Jet2 is the top choice for travellers on this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Newcastle Airport to Porto Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between NCL and OPO:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Geneva Airport
Belfast International Airport
Handy information about Newcastle Airport (NCL)
Newcastle Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from NCL land on schedule 82% of the time.
Central Newcastle to Newcastle Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to NCL? If you've booked an early flight from Newcastle Airport to Porto Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
Reserve a hotel close to OPO if you're on a late Newcastle Airport to Porto Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Porto Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go and explore beyond Porto's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Porto Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Porto Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Porto. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Newcastle Airport to Porto Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Porto. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Newcastle Airport to Porto Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Porto, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from NCL to OPO sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Portugal waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres south of Porto, a trip to Lisbon will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Amadora is another favourite destination in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres south of Porto. No journey is complete without experiencing Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.