Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
Porto, Portugal
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
Portugal's second busiest airport serving the north.
- ›Named after Prime Minister Francisco de Sá Carneiro, who died near the airport in a 1980 plane crash.
- ›The 2005 terminal was designed by Eduardo Souto de Moura, a Portuguese Pritzker Prize laureate.
- ›It is the second busiest airport in Portugal after Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport.
- ›The airport handled over 13 million passengers in 2019, a record at the time.
- ›Situated approximately 11 kilometres northwest of Porto city centre in the municipality of Maia.
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport, named after a former Portuguese Prime Minister, has served Porto and northern Portugal since 1945. Dramatically expanded ahead of Euro 2004, it is now one of Portugal's busiest airports, connecting the historic city of Porto to major European and transatlantic destinations. Its modern Terminal 1 handles the bulk of passenger traffic, making it a vital hub for tourism across the Minho, Douro, and Trás-os-Montes regions.
- Terminal 1 — The main passenger terminal handling international and domestic flights, featuring a full range of retail, dining, and check-in facilities.
- Terminal 2 — A low-cost carrier terminal primarily used by Ryanair, offering streamlined facilities with direct airside access.
- Metro Line E (Violet) runs directly to downtown Porto and Campanhã railway station in approximately 35 minutes
- AeroBus express coaches connect the airport to key city-centre stops
- STCP public buses serve local routes to Porto and surrounding municipalities
- Taxis and licensed ride-hailing services (Uber, Bolt) available at dedicated ranks outside arrivals
- Car rental desks for major providers including Hertz, Europcar, Sixt, and Avis located in the arrivals hall
- Private shuttle and transfer services bookable in advance for onward journeys to the Douro Valley or Minho
- Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa
- Holiday Inn Express Porto Airport
- Hotel Calatrava
- Ibis Porto Airport
- PortoBay Flores
Inside the terminal, passengers will find a solid mix of Portuguese café culture and international chains, including Nando's, McDonald's, and local pastelarias serving the famous pastel de nata. Airside dining options expand after security with sit-down restaurants and espresso bars catering to both early-morning and late-night departures. For a more authentic meal, the nearby towns of Maia and Matosinhos — just minutes away — offer exceptional seafood tavernas and tascas.
- The Metro Line E is the cheapest and most reliable way into central Porto — buy an Andante card at the airport station for seamless travel.
- Porto's weather can be unpredictable year-round; pack a light waterproof layer even in summer months.
- Terminal 2 is a separate building — confirm your terminal before arriving, especially if flying with Ryanair.
- Allow extra time during peak summer months (July–August) as queues at security and passport control can be lengthy.
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Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport or simply Porto Airport is an international airport near Porto (Oporto), Portugal. It is located 11 km (6.8 mi) northwest of the Clérigos Tower. Its location is split between the municipalities of Maia, Matosinhos and Vila do Conde. The airport is run by ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal and is currently the second-busiest in the country, based on aircraft operations; and the second-busiest in passengers, based on Aeroportos de Portugal traffic statistics, after Lisbon Airport and before Faro Airport. The airport is a base for easyJet, Ryanair, TAP Air Portugal and its subsidiary TAP Express.
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