Travelling from Porto Airport (OPO) to Houston: what you need to know
Houston is six hours behind Porto, where Porto Airport is located. Houston runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your OPO to Houston flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from OPO to Houston with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
The journey from central Porto to OPO takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Porto Airport to Houston? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to OPO:
Of all flights leaving Porto Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Houston
379 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Porto Airport to Houston flight. A return plane ticket right now is 707 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from OPO to Houston if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Landing cheap tickets from Porto Airport to Houston is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to get the best prices across every month and snap up an incredible deal.
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Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The distance from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston is roughly 40 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Porto Airport to Houston, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near IAH:
Booking your ride from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks before your flight from OPO to Houston can help you lock in the best possible rate.
The street address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Houston. After your flight from Porto Airport to Houston, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
The trip will take about 50 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near HOU. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your OPO to Houston flight:
Score the best price by securing your ride from HOU four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
The address for Houston Hobby Airport is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Best time to go to Houston
July is the busiest month for flights from Porto Airport to Houston. To avoid the crowds, head to Houston in January.
Lock in a Porto Airport to Houston plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from OPO to Houston around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Houston
Start your Houston trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Porto Airport to Houston, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and The Menil Collection are top sights which should be on every Houston itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Houston will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 306 kilometres west of Houston, a visit to San Antonio will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.
Around 370 kilometres north of Houston, Dallas is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art.