Travelling from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Belfast International Airport to Porto Airport.
Porto's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Belfast.
Your BFS to OPO flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Ryanair has direct flights from Belfast International Airport to Porto Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Porto — and maybe even more of Portugal if time allows.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Belfast International Airport to Porto Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BFS and OPO include:
London Gatwick Airport
Faro Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Porto Airport (OPO)
At the moment, 43 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Belfast International Airport to Porto Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 102 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from BFS to OPO, book your journey six months before your departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Belfast International Airport to Porto Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BFS to OPO.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Belfast International Airport to Porto Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Belfast International Airport (BFS)
67.55% of flights that take off from Belfast International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Belfast International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 2 hours.
Have an early flight from Belfast International Airport to Porto Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to BFS:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
Reserve a hotel close to OPO if you're on a late Belfast International Airport to Porto Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Porto Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go and chase adventure across Porto and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Porto Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
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 typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Belfast International Airport to Porto Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Porto in January.
Before locking in your flight from Belfast International Airport to Porto Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Porto, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BFS to OPO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Portugal just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres south of Porto, a visit to Lisbon will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Around 274 kilometres south of Porto, Amadora is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience major highlights starting with Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.