Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
Cardiff and Porto share the same timezone, UTC+0.
Leave enough time to catch your CWL to OPO flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cardiff Airport to Porto Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CWL and OPO include:
Faro Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Alicante-Elche Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Porto Airport (OPO)
Currently, $83 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Porto Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $201. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CWL to OPO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Cardiff Airport to Porto Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CWL to OPO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cardiff Airport to Porto Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cardiff Airport, 66.16% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Cardiff Airport from central Cardiff, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near CWL. Whether you have an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Porto Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
Book a hotel near OPO if you're catching a late Cardiff Airport to Porto Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Porto Airport rental car and discover Porto and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Drive & Go are leading providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Porto Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Porto Airport to the centre of Porto has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
The quietest month for a flight from Cardiff Airport to Porto Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Porto based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Cardiff Airport to Porto Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Porto, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CWL to OPO in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Porto, now it's time to discover other corners of Portugal. Journey around 274 kilometres south to Lisbon to check off its leading attractions. From Torre de Belem Garden to Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 274 kilometres south of Porto, Amadora is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience major highlights starting with Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.