Travelling from Glasgow to Porto Airport (OPO): What you need to know
Glasgow has a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for booking a flight from Glasgow to Porto Airport (OPO) leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
2 hours 45 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Glasgow to Porto Airport flight.
Porto (where Porto Airport is located) and Glasgow share the UTC+0 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
To ensure you get on your flight from Glasgow to OPO, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Taking off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Glasgow to Porto Airport (OPO) depart from this terminal.
When jetting out of GLA, you can catch a direct flight from Glasgow to Porto Airport with easyJet.
easyJet sees the most traveller bookings for flights from GLA to OPO.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Glasgow International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Glasgow to Porto Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
70.07% of flights departing from Glasgow International Airport land at their destination on time.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Break up your flight from Glasgow to Porto Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and OPO are:
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
PIK is around 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 55 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Glasgow to OPO flight? Relax in a hotel near Glasgow Prestwick Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time performance of 76.7%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Porto Airport (OPO)
Consider booking a hotel close to OPO if you have a late flight from Glasgow to Porto Airport. Select one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Pick up a Porto Airport rental car and explore Porto and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Drive & Go are well-known companies you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Glasgow to Porto Airport flight.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Central Porto is around 11 kilometres from Porto Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Porto Airport (OPO)
$73 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Porto Airport. A return flight starts from $171. These fares can change based on demand.
To score cheap flights from Glasgow to OPO, book your ticket five months before your departure date.
The best month for scoring cheap Glasgow to Porto Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Porto Airport (OPO)
February is the quietest month for flights from Glasgow to Porto Airport (OPO), while August is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Porto based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Glasgow to OPO flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Porto, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Glasgow to Porto Airport in January when temperatures are between 3ºC and 14ºC.
More about Porto
Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Porto Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Porto:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello are major attractions which should feature on any good Porto itinerary.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Porto. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include belém, Pasteis de Belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Around 274 kilometres south of Porto, Amadora is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Roman Villa, Park Fonte das Avencas and Park Fantasia.