Flying from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Porto Airport is 10 hours.
The timezone in Porto is UTC+0, which is three hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your GIG to OPO flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Getting to Porto (and then exploring more of Portugal!) is easy with TAP Portugal. This popular airline offers direct flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Porto Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with TAP Portugal on this route.
TAP Portugal is the most punctual carrier offering GIG to OPO flights, with 68.75% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Porto Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between GIG and OPO:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Porto Airport (OPO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Porto Airport flight is Rs115,336. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs192,722. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GIG to OPO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Porto Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from GIG to OPO.
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Handy information about Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Rio De Janeiro to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to GIG? If you've booked an early flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Porto Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
Book a hotel close to OPO if you're taking a late Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Porto Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Porto Airport rental car and discover Porto and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Drive & Go are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Porto Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Porto Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Porto. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Porto Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Porto in January.
The warmest month in Porto is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Porto Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from GIG to OPO sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Portugal you should also see. Around 274 kilometres south of Porto, a visit to Lisbon will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Portugal, head for Amadora, roughly 274 kilometres south of Porto. Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge are the start of reasons to visit.