Travelling from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
The timezone in Porto is UTC+0, which is four hours ahead of Richmond.
Give yourself enough time to make your RIC to OPO flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Porto Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RIC and OPO:
Newark Liberty International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Porto Airport (OPO)
Currently, 394 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Porto Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 616 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RIC to OPO if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Porto Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from RIC to OPO.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Porto Airport.
Handy information about Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
77.63% of flights taking off from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) land at their destination on schedule.
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is around 21 kilometres from central Richmond. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 2 hours 50 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near RIC? If you're boarding an early flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Porto Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
Reserve a hotel near OPO if you're on a late Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Porto Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Porto Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go and explore beyond Porto's main sights.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Porto Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Porto Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Porto. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Porto Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Porto in January.
When booking your flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Porto Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Porto, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RIC to OPO sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've seen Porto. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Amadora is another well-known 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.
