Travelling from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
The timezone in Porto is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of Washington DC.
Your BWI to OPO flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Porto Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BWI and OPO include:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
Handy information about Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
When it comes to Baltimore Washington International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Washington DC to Baltimore Washington International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BWI? If you're boarding an early flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Porto Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to OPO if you have a late Baltimore Washington International Airport to Porto Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Porto Airport rental car and explore Porto and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Drive & Go are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Porto Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Porto Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Porto. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Porto is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Porto Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BWI to OPO in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Portugal just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres south of Porto, a trip to Lisbon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Portugal, head for Amadora, roughly 274 kilometres south of Porto. Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã are the start of reasons to visit.