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Land in Porto

You can get to Porto by plane from almost anywhere in the world, either directly or by means of other connections. The Porto airport is called Aeroporto Internacional Francisco Sá Carneiro - OPO (+351 22 943 24 00). It is located about 11 km north of the city centre. The Portuguese main air carrier is TAP Portugal (707 205 700), with offices in the main cities it flies to. PGA - Portugália Airlines (+351 218 938 070 or 707 789 090) also grants connections by air to many other cities. Besides, there is an increasing number of other international air carriers flying to Portugal – including low fares airlines.

You can get from the airport to the city centre by public transport or rent a car.

Bus

The AEROBUS is a bus service operated by STCP (Sociedade de Transportes Colectivos do Porto) which ensures a fast connection between the airport, the main hotels and the city centre. This service is available every 30 minutes, from 07.30 to 20.00. The AEROBUS is available between the city centre and the airport every 30 minutes, from 06.45 to 19.15. The ticket can be bought in the bus for 4.00 EUR, and can be used in any STCP bus until the end of that day.

There are two other regular STCP bus services (buses 56 and 87), which can take you from the airport to the city centre. In this case the ticket costs 1.20 EUR and can only be used for that trip.

Taxi

Taxi services are available at the airport. The taximeter should be set to 1,90 EUR at the beginning of the trip (or 2,28 EUR, from Monday to Friday, from 22.00 to 06.00, as well as on Saturday, Sunday and holidays). Just for your own reference, travelling from the airport to the city centre by taxi costs an average of 15.00 EUR. Luggage over 55x36x20cm implies it has to be carried in the boot - therefore an additional 1.50 EUR can be charged. Transportation of cradles, baby carriages and wheelchairs is free of charge. Tips are up to the customer’s decision, but they are not compulsory. Prices charged per trip are the same, regardless of carrying 1, 2, 3 or 4 passengers.

Rent-a-car

There are several rent-a-car services at the airport. To rent one of these cars, you just have to go to the respective rent-a-car counter or contact your travel agency in advance.