Porto Airport (OPO, Francisco Sá Carneiro) is north of the city in Maia. By car the centre is about 20–25 minutes away; by metro, line E (violet) runs straight to Trindade in about half an hour. Here is what each option costs and when it makes sense.
Porto Airport to the city centre at a glance
- Private transfer: about 24 minutes, door to door. Welcome Pickups lists €26 by day and €29 at night in a sedan for four; minivans for up to eight from €38.
- Metro line E: a Z4 ticket costs €2.30, plus €0.60 for the Andante card (2026 fares).
- Taxi: 24 hours from the rank outside arrivals, on the meter.
- Uber or Bolt: both work at the airport; price shown in the app.
Porto Airport transfers to your hotel
Porto's old town is steep and much of Ribeira is closed to traffic or reached by narrow lanes, so a driver who knows where to stop saves you a climb with your bags. With a pre-booked transfer the driver tracks your flight, waits outside your gate with a name sign and charges a fixed price per vehicle. You can book a Porto Airport transfer with Welcome Pickups; their published fare to the city is €26 by day.
Is Uber or taxi better in Porto?
Is there Uber at Porto Airport? Yes, and Bolt too; both show the price before you confirm. Taxis run on the meter from the rank outside arrivals, with no fixed airport fare. For one or two people with light bags the app is usually the simpler choice; at busy times, or for a group with luggage, compare it with the taxi queue or a pre-booked minivan. Portugal's new national taxi tariff came into force on 23 October 2026 and meters are being updated until mid-January 2027.
Porto Airport by metro
The metro station is a short signed walk from arrivals. Buy a blue Andante card (€0.60) and load a Z4 ticket (€2.30 under the January 2026 fares), validate before boarding, and ride line E to Trindade, where every metro line meets. It is the cheapest way in and avoids road traffic.
Transfers from Porto to Coimbra, Lisbon's coast and Spain
Private transfers also run from Porto to Coimbra, to Óbidos, Sintra, Cascais and Évora further south, and across the border to Santiago de Compostela, Salamanca and Madrid. These are long drives, often booked with a stop on the way. Prices for these routes: TBC. Golfers heading to courses around Porto can book the same way.
Planning your stay? See our Porto travel guide.
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FAQ
Before you book
Is there Uber at Porto Airport?
Yes. Uber and Bolt both pick up at Porto Airport, and the app shows the price before you confirm.
Is Uber or taxi better in Porto?
For one or two people with light luggage an app ride is usually simplest. Taxis are metered with no fixed airport fare. For a group, a pre-booked minivan gives a fixed price: Welcome Pickups lists minivans from €38.
How much is the metro from Porto Airport to the city centre?
A Z4 ticket costs €2.30 in 2026, plus €0.60 for the reusable Andante card. Line E runs from the airport to Trindade in the centre.
How long is the transfer from Porto Airport to the city centre?
About 20–25 minutes by car; Welcome Pickups times it at 24 minutes. The metro takes about half an hour to Trindade.
How much is a private transfer from Porto Airport to the city?
Welcome Pickups lists €26 by day and €29 at night in a sedan for up to four people, as a fixed price per vehicle.
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