Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Porto Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Frankfurt is one hour ahead of Porto and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from OPO to FRA start from 06:00 — the first with Lufthansa. The last departure is at 16:45 with Lufthansa. In total, you can take your pick of 28 weekly Porto Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your OPO to FRA flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Frankfurt (and then exploring more of Germany!) is a breeze with Lufthansa. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Porto Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Lufthansa on this route.
Lufthansa is a leader in on-time performance for OPO to FRA flights, with 86.75% of services arriving as scheduled.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Porto Airport to Frankfurt Airport. These are the top stopovers between OPO and FRA:
Geneve Airport
Bilbao Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Currently, 60 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Porto Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 149 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book eight months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from OPO to FRA.
The cheapest month for flights from Porto Airport to Frankfurt Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from OPO to FRA.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Porto Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
74.49% of flights leaving from Porto Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Porto Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Porto. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Porto Airport to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to OPO:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Porto Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Frankfurt's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
April is the most popular month for flights from Porto Airport to Frankfurt Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Frankfurt in January.
Before locking in your flight from Porto Airport to Frankfurt Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from OPO to FRA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've seen Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Germany, head for Hamburg, roughly 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are highlights.