Ribeira
The riverside district of colourful houses along the Douro, the heart of Porto's historic centre.
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Porto: airports, things to do and where to stay
Porto is Portugal's second city, on the Douro, with a World Heritage historic centre, tiles everywhere and the port wine cellars across the river.
Porto airports
From the airport to central Porto
Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro airport is about 11 km from central Porto.
Metro do Porto, Linha E
The violet line (E) links the airport with the centre, stopping at Trindade, where it connects with other lines. About 30 min to the city centre.
STCP
City bus lines, such as the 601 and 602, linking the airport with different parts of Porto.
Taxi
Official rank outside arrivals; taxis are metered. The ride to central Porto takes about 20-25 min.
Porto
Things to do in Porto
Livraria Lello
One of the world's most beautiful bookshops, with a neo-Gothic façade and a wooden staircase inside.
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Torre dos Clérigos
A Baroque granite tower, the city's most recognisable landmark, with views over the rooftops from the top.
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Estação de São Bento
A railway station whose hall is covered in thousands of blue tiles depicting Portuguese history.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Porto?
Porto is served by Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO).
How far is the airport from central Porto?
Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro airport is about 11 km from central Porto.
How do I get from the airport to central Porto?
From Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro airport you can take Metro do Porto, Linha E (metro), STCP (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Porto?
Highlights of Porto include Ribeira, Livraria Lello, Torre dos Clérigos, and Estação de São Bento.
Photo credits
- Ribeira: Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Livraria Lello: John Samuel, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Torre dos Clérigos: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Estação de São Bento: Béria Lima de Rodríguez, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons