A stunningly beautiful city on the most westerly coast of Europe, the industrious town of Porto stands proud on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. Sometimes referred to by the locals as Oporto, Porto is historic city that has one foot firmly in the industrial and cultural present. The old town, centered at Ribeira, was built on the hillside overlooking the Douro River, and today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city's main attraction, however, may just be the 14th century São Francisco church, though the city's famed port wine cellars, mostly located across the river at Vila Nova de Gaia, are also a hotspot for tourists from all round the world.

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Things to do in Porto

Renowned for its architecture, natural beauty, acclaimed seafood and world famous port cellars, Porto presents a feast for the senses of visitors exploring the city. In addition to its traditions, Porto also boasts a thriving modern social scene with bars, restaurants and nightclubs to be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.

When visiting Porto be sure to:

Enjoy a glass of locally crafted port in one of the city's many bars
Visit one of the city's famed seafood restaurants
Take a stroll around the city's Ribeira – the riverbank quarter of the city
Explore the city's museums and art galleries
Take a boat tour of the city's harbour
Explore the Balhao Market for fresh produce
Watch the world famous Porto FC play at the Estádio do Dragão stadium

Porto Airports

Porto Airport is called Aeroporto Francisco Sa Carneiro and is the 2nd busiest in Portugal based on aircraft operations, and the 2nd busiest in terms of passengers carried. Continue reading if you want to know how to get to the city centre from the airport and which are the main airlines flying to Porto.

Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)

Top Carriers

The major airlines operating within Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport include: Lufthansa, which has been recognized as one of the Top 15 airlines in the world, according to eDreams Best Airlines study 2016, EasyJet and Ryanair.

Location

Aeroporto Francisco Sa Carneiro is situated 11km north of Porto city centre.

Transportation options

The airport is served by the Porto Metro, which departs from the airport every 30 minutes. The service links the airport to downtown Porto, and Porto central station. From here, visitors are connected to high-ppeed trains to the Estádio do Dragão stadium, as well as other major cities across Portugal. There are also shuttle buses and taxis available at the airport, as well as car hire services for travellers. The airport is served by buses number 601, 602, 604 and 3M, which connect the airport to the city centre.