Flying from Rome to Porto Airport (OPO): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Rome. Explore your options leaving from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) when organising your flight from Rome to Porto Airport (OPO).
The average duration of a direct Rome to Porto Airport flight is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Porto Airport is located in Porto. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is one hour behind Rome.
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Porto Airport (OPO) is the most popular route. There are 12 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with Ryanair at 9:15pm. Opt for the first FCO to OPO departure operated by Wizz Air Malta at 6:05am if you'd rather get a move on.
To ensure you catch your flight from Rome to OPO, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can hop on a direct flight from Rome to Porto Airport (OPO) out of Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
When taking off from FCO, you can catch a direct flight from Rome to Porto Airport with Wizz Air Malta.
Wizz Air Malta is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from FCO to OPO.
With 79.49% of services arriving as scheduled, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier on this route.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Rome to OPO that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between FCO and OPO include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Valencia Airport (VLC)
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes about 30 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Rome to Porto Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport:
Of the departures from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
You can book a direct Rome to Porto Airport (OPO) plane ticket out of Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA). Decide if leaving from CIA is a better fit for your trip.
Ryanair operates direct flights from Rome to OPO leaving from CIA. Book your favourite seat and get to your destination without any detours.
Ryanair ranks number one in bookings on the CIA to OPO route.
Break up your flight from Rome to Porto Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Rome Ciampino Airport and OPO include:
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
CIA is about 14 kilometres from central Rome. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Rome to OPO flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Rome Ciampino Airport:
Rome Ciampino Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 85% of flights leaving here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Porto Airport (OPO)
If you have a late flight from Rome to Porto Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near OPO:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks before your Rome to Porto Airport flight.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Porto Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Porto. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Porto Airport (OPO)
$55 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Rome to Porto Airport. A return flight starts from $124. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To snap up cheap flights from Rome to OPO, book your plane ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for finding cheap Rome to Porto Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Rome to Porto Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Rome to Porto Airport (OPO)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Rome to Porto Airport (OPO). August is when most people travel to Porto. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in December.
The warmest month in Porto is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 32ºC. Book your Rome to OPO plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Porto Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 14ºC.
More about Porto
Start your Porto trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Rome to Porto Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Porto itinerary.
Explore more of Portugal
You've done Porto, now it's time to explore other corners of Portugal. Journey about 290 kilometres south to Lisbon to check off its top attractions. From Pasteis de Belém to belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Amadora is another must-experience destination in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres south of Porto. No journey is complete without experiencing Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.