Travelling from Porto Airport (OPO) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Porto.
To ensure you catch your OPO to CPT flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Porto Airport to Cape Town International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between OPO and CPT include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
At the moment, $780 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Porto Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,072. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from OPO to CPT if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Porto Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from OPO to CPT.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Porto Airport to Cape Town International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
When it comes to Porto Airport's on-time performance, 74.49% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Porto Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Porto. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near OPO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Porto Airport to Cape Town International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Consider booking a hotel close to CPT if you're catching a late Porto Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cape Town and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport to the centre of Cape Town has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the busiest month for flights from Porto Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cape Town in April.
Before locking in your flight from Porto Airport to Cape Town International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OPO to CPT sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
You've visited Cape Town, now it's time to explore other corners of South Africa. Journey about 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to tick off its leading sights. From Bretagne Rock to Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Worcester is another well-known destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without a visit to Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.