Travelling from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
The timezone in Porto is UTC+0, which is one hour ahead of Praia.
To ensure you catch your RAI to OPO flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Porto Airport. Many passengers pass through Joao Paulo II Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to Porto Airport (OPO)
Currently, 174 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Nelson Mandela International Airport to Porto Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 358 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RAI to OPO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Porto Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from RAI to OPO.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Porto Airport.
Handy information about Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
When it comes to Nelson Mandela International Airport's on-time performance, 51.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
Nelson Mandela International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Praia. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Porto Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to RAI:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
Book a hotel near OPO if you're on a late Nelson Mandela International Airport to Porto Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Porto Airport rental car and explore Porto and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Drive & Go are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Porto Airport about three weeks before 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 get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Porto Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Porto. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Porto Airport for August if you want to visit Porto during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RAI to OPO sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Portugal you should also see. Around 274 kilometres south of Porto, a visit to Lisbon will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Amadora is another favourite destination in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres south of Porto. No trip is complete without visiting Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.