Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to Florence Airport (FLR): what you need to know
Florence is one hour ahead of Porto and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your OPO to FLR flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Porto Airport to Florence Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between OPO and FLR:
Barcelona Airport
Zurich Airport
Toulouse Airport
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
Of the flights that depart from Porto Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Porto Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Porto. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near OPO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Porto Airport to Florence Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Florence Airport (FLR)
Consider booking a hotel close to FLR if you're taking a late Porto Airport to Florence Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Florence Airport rental car and explore Florence and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Noleggiare and RentSmart24 are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Florence Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Florence Airport (FLR)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Porto Airport to Florence Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Florence. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Porto Airport to Florence Airport for August if you want to go to Florence during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 35ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap tickets from OPO to FLR around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Florence has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Italy waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres south-east of Florence, a trip to Rome will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Milan is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Florence. No trip is complete without visiting Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.