Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to Brussels Airport (BRU): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Porto Airport to Brussels Airport.
Brussels is one hour ahead of Porto and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from OPO to BRU start from 06:15 — the first with Ryanair. The last departure is at 17:45 with Ryanair. Overall, you can take your pick of 17 weekly Porto Airport to Brussels Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your OPO to BRU flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Getting to Brussels (and then exploring more of Belgium!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Porto Airport to Brussels Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Brussels Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for OPO to BRU flights, with 81.54% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Porto Airport to Brussels Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between OPO and BRU:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Geneve Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)
Right now, 35 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Porto Airport to Brussels Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 78 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from OPO to BRU.
The cheapest month for flights from Porto Airport to Brussels Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from OPO to BRU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Porto Airport to Brussels Airport.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
When it comes to Porto Airport's on-time performance, 74.49% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Porto Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Porto. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Porto Airport to Brussels Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to OPO:
Arriving at Brussels Airport (BRU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Porto Airport to Brussels Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BRU instead:
Grab a Brussels Airport rental car and discover Brussels and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Brussels Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
From Brussels Airport, Brussels is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels Airport (BRU)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Porto Airport to Brussels Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Brussels. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Porto Airport to Brussels Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OPO to BRU in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Belgium
Charleroi is just one of the many cities in Belgium waiting to be discovered after you've seen Brussels. Around 48 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
Liege is another essential stop in Belgium and is around 88 kilometres east of Brussels. No trip is complete without seeing Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.