Flying from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport (NAT) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
Porto is three hours ahead of Natal and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you catch your NAT to OPO flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport (NAT) to Porto Airport (OPO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Porto Airport flight is 409 €. A round-trip fare right now is 753 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from NAT to OPO, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Porto Airport.
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Handy information about Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport (NAT)
82.74% of flights leaving Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of NAT.
Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Natal. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
If you have an early flight from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Porto Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy some extra z's) at Pousada e Posto Amigão. Pousada da Rotatória is another handy option near NAT.
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
If you're arriving on a late Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Porto Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near OPO:
Grab a Porto Airport rental car and explore Porto and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Drive & Go are leading providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Porto Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
From Porto Airport, Porto is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Porto Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Porto. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Porto is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Sao Goncalo do Amarante-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl Airport to Porto Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NAT to OPO sometime 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 seen Porto. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Amadora is another must-experience destination in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres south of Porto. No trip is complete without dropping by Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.