Travelling from Sao Paulo to Porto Airport (OPO): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Sao Paulo. Check out your options leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP) when reserving your flight from Sao Paulo to Porto Airport (OPO).
The average time for a direct Sao Paulo to Porto Airport flight is 10 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Porto is UTC+0, which is three hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Porto Airport is located in Porto.
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Porto Airport (OPO) is the busiest route, with 3 direct services each week. Get from GRU to OPO on TAP Portugal's 12:05am departure.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Sao Paulo to OPO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Take the express route from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Direct flights from Sao Paulo to Porto Airport (OPO) are available from here.
TAP Portugal is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Sao Paulo to Porto Airport departing from GRU.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between GRU and OPO is TAP Air Portugal.
With 65.38% of services landing as planned, TAP Air Portugal is the top on-time carrier on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Sao Paulo to OPO with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GRU and OPO include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Travelling from central Sao Paulo to GRU takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Porto Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of the departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
You can get to CGH from central Sao Paulo in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes to cover the 10 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to OPO flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75%.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Begin your travels at Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP) and fly straight to your destination without stopping. You can book direct flights from Sao Paulo to Porto Airport out of here.
Take off from VCP with Azul. This reputable carrier offers direct Sao Paulo to OPO plane tickets.
Azul Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from VCP to OPO.
With 76.92% of its services landing on schedule, Azul Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
VCP is around 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Sao Paulo to Porto Airport flight:
Flights that take off from VCP arrive at their destination on schedule 74% of the time.
About Porto Airport (OPO)
Have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Porto Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near OPO and turn in quicker:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Sao Paulo to Porto Airport flight.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Porto Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Porto. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Porto Airport (OPO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Porto Airport is 316 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 604 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book six months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Sao Paulo to OPO.
The best month for finding cheap Sao Paulo to Porto Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Porto Airport (OPO)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to visit Porto. August is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Porto Airport (OPO), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Porto is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Sao Paulo to OPO plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Porto Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Porto
After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Porto Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Porto:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Porto when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at Ribeira District followed by Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Portugal just waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres south of Porto, a visit to Lisbon will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Portugal, head for Amadora, about 274 kilometres south of Porto. Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã are key highlights.