Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
Porto's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Porto three hours behind Riyadh.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RUH to OPO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Porto Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between RUH and OPO:
Geneve Airport
Vienna International Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Porto Airport (OPO)
Rs48,791 is the best price for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Porto Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs113,099. These fares may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RUH to OPO, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport to Porto Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from RUH to OPO.
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Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that take off from RUH reach their destination on time.
King Khaled International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to RUH? If you've booked an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Porto Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a King Khaled International Airport to Porto Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OPO instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Porto Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go and explore beyond Porto's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Porto Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
From Porto Airport, Porto is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
August is the busiest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Porto Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Porto in January.
The warmest month in Porto is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Porto Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from RUH to OPO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Portugal just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres south of Porto, a visit to Lisbon will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Around 274 kilometres south of Porto, Amadora is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience major highlights starting with Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.