Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
Porto is two hours behind Helsinki and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your HEL to OPO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Porto Airport. These are the top stopovers between HEL and OPO:
Brussels Airport
Geneve Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Porto Airport (OPO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Porto Airport flight is 60 €. A return ticket right now is 115 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from HEL to OPO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Porto Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from HEL to OPO.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Porto Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport's on-time performance, 60.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Porto Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near HEL:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
Consider staying in a hotel near OPO if you're taking a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Porto Airport flight. Check in to 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 top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Porto Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
From Porto Airport, Porto is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Porto Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Porto in January.
When reserving your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Porto Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Porto, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HEL to OPO sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Porto, now it's time to discover more of Portugal. Journey around 274 kilometres south to Lisbon to check off its leading sights. From Torre de Belem Garden to Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle, your itinerary will be busy.
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.