Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
The timezone in Porto is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of Durham.
Leave plenty of time to make your RDU to OPO flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Porto Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between RDU and OPO include:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
New York Newark Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Porto Airport (OPO)
Right now, 225 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Porto Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 599 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from RDU to OPO, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Porto Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from RDU to OPO.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Porto Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Raleigh / Durham Airport, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Porto Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to OPO if you're catching a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Porto Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Porto Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go and explore beyond Porto's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Porto Airport around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Porto Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Porto in March.
Before locking in your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Porto Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Porto, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to OPO in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've seen Porto. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Around 274 kilometres south of Porto, Amadora is another favourite stop in Portugal. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.