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City Information

Essential Information about the city

Top view of Porto and wing of airplane from window of airplane

Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)

The Porto Airport, officially called Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro, is located about 11 kilometres north of the city. To reach the airport, you can take the Metro Line E (Purple), which runs every 15–30 minutes depending on the time of day. From the airport, several bus lines (such as 601, 602, and 604) connect to the city centre. Shuttle services and taxis are also available.

Passport & Visa

Citizens of European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries do not need a visa to enter Portugal, only a valid ID. Many other countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Australia, and New Zealand, benefit from visa-free entry for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Visitors from visa-exempt countries must hold a valid passport and, starting in late 2025, will need to apply for an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) authorisation online before travelling. For those requiring a visa, such as travellers from some Middle-East, African or Asian nations, a Schengen visa must be obtained prior to arrival. All travellers should ensure their passport is valid for at least three months beyond their intended stay.

Best Time to Visit

Porto provides mild weather throughout the whole year. The winter months, in particular, can be dominated by heavy rain — do not forget the typical coastal weather that can change quite fast. To experience the typical Portuguese life, however, the best time to visit might be in the summer months, when the open-air markets fill with crowds and the city hosts many festivals, such as Serralves em Festa and Festa de São João.

Public Transport

Porto has a good bus and tram network with routes serving all the key tourist spots. The city also has a Metro system that is both clean and efficient. You can buy a metro ticket at the station and in other sale spots, or you can buy tourist cards that allow you to get around Porto on all means of transportation: daily tickets and 3-day tickets.

Taxi

Taxis in Porto are very convenient and also great for airport transfer. Taxis Invicta +351 22 507 64 00 www.taxisporto.com RadiTaxis: +351 225 073 900 www.raditaxis.pt

Post

To find a post office in Porto, look for the red sign saying CTT. Letter boxes are also red.

Pharmacy

Pharmacies are normally open 9am–1pm and 3pm–7pm. All areas have one shop open all night or on Sunday. A white cross on a green background marks out the pharmacies.