Travelling from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Porto Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
Porto is two hours behind Athens and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your ATH to OPO flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Porto (and then discovering more of Portugal!) is a cinch with Aegean Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Athens International Airport to Porto Airport.
Aegean Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers ATH to OPO flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Athens International Airport to Porto Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ATH and OPO:
Zurich Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Lyon Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Porto Airport (OPO)
Currently, 52 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Athens International Airport to Porto Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 110 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from ATH to OPO, reserve your trip six months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Porto Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from ATH to OPO is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Athens International Airport to Porto Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
Of all flights leaving Athens International Airport, 76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Athens International Airport from central Athens, it takes around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near ATH? If you're catching an early flight from Athens International Airport to Porto Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
If you're getting in on a late Athens International Airport to Porto Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near OPO:
Pick up a Porto Airport rental car and discover Porto and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Drive & Go are top outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Porto Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Athens International Airport to Porto Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Porto in March.
Lock in your flight from Athens International Airport to Porto Airport for August if you'd like to go to Porto during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ATH to OPO in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Portugal waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres south of Porto, a visit to Lisbon will keep you on the move. Check out popular 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.