Flying from Melbourne to Porto Airport (OPO): What you need to know
Porto is 11 hours behind Melbourne. Porto Airport is located in Porto, which follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Melbourne to OPO. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like December or other peak seasons mean longer queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Porto Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from central Melbourne in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Relax before your Melbourne to OPO flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has a track record for punctuality. 80% of flights departing here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Porto Airport (OPO)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Porto Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near OPO and turn in quicker:
Pick up a Porto Airport rental car and discover Porto and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Drive & Go are popular outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Melbourne to Porto Airport flight.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
From Porto Airport, central Porto is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Porto Airport (OPO)
Rs185,139 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Porto Airport. Return flights start at Rs335,278. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to OPO, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Porto Airport (OPO)
January is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Porto Airport (OPO), while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Porto based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Melbourne to OPO plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Porto to range from 14ºC to 32ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 3ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Porto Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Porto
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Porto right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Melbourne to Porto Airport:
Ribeira District and Rio Douro are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Porto to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Livraria Lello.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Porto, now it's time to explore other parts of Portugal. Journey around 290 kilometres south to Lisbon to tick off its leading attractions. From Pasteis de Belém to belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém, your itinerary will be busy.
Amadora is another standout destination in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres south of Porto. No journey is complete without a visit to Around Lisbon, Roman Villa and Park Fonte das Avencas.
