Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Porto Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Porto is one hour behind Barcelona and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Each week, there are 64 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Porto Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, opt for the 05:55 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 22:40 with Ryanair.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN to OPO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Porto (and then seeing more of Portugal!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Porto Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
With a dependable 91.33% of services arriving on schedule, Vueling is the most punctual carrier for BCN to OPO flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Porto Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between BCN and OPO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Bilbao Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Porto Airport (OPO)
Currently, 22 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Porto Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 48 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from BCN to OPO by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Porto Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Porto Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to Barcelona-El Prat Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.12% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Porto Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BCN:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Porto Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OPO instead:
Explore without limits with a Porto Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go and venture far and wide through Porto and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Porto Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Porto Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Porto. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Porto Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Porto. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Porto Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Porto, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BCN to OPO sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be explored after you've experienced Porto. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Portugal, consider Amadora, about 274 kilometres south of Porto. Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge are the start of reasons to visit.
