Flying from Glasgow to Porto Airport (OPO): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in Glasgow. Glasgow Airport (GLA) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Glasgow to Porto Airport (OPO) leaving from here.
Jump on a direct Glasgow to Porto Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Porto's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Glasgow. Porto Airport is located in Porto.
The busiest route is from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Porto Airport (OPO). Choose from 2 direct services every week. EasyJet operates a 6:30am departure between GLA and OPO.
Your flight from Glasgow to OPO won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Glasgow Airport (GLA) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Glasgow to Porto Airport (OPO) depart from this terminal.
When departing from GLA, you can catch a direct flight from Glasgow to Porto Airport with easyJet.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with easyJet from GLA to OPO.
EasyJet shines when it comes to on-time performance. An exceptional 100.0% of its departures on this route complete the journey on schedule.
Located around 13 kilometres from central Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 30 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Glasgow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Glasgow to Porto Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
81% of flights leaving Glasgow Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when flying out of GLA.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Split up your flight from Glasgow to Porto Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and OPO include:
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA)
PIK is about 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Glasgow to OPO flight? Unwind in a hotel near Glasgow Prestwick Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 83% of flights departing here land when expected.
About Porto Airport (OPO)
If you have a late flight from Glasgow to Porto Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near OPO:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks before your Glasgow 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 drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Porto Airport (OPO)
Right now, $73 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Porto Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $172. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Glasgow to OPO, book your plane ticket five months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Glasgow to Porto Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Porto Airport (OPO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow to Porto Airport (OPO). Visit Porto in December for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Porto is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 32ºC. Book your Glasgow to OPO plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 3ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Porto Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Porto
Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Porto Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Porto:
Your Porto trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that belong on your itinerary include Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Portugal waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres south of Porto, a visit to Lisbon will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Amadora is another must-experience destination in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres south of Porto. No trip is complete without a visit to Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.