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Good to know
- IATA code
- OPO
- ICAO code
- LPPR
- To city centre
- 11 km
- Transport to the centre
- Metro · Bus · Taxi
- Time zone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Currency
- EUR
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 20
- Rental companies
- 8
- Off-airport offices
- 10
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At Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport sits north-west of the centre of Porto, split between the municipalities of Maia, Matosinhos and Vila do Conde. Porto is 11 km away; there is also a metro, a bus and taxis.
Picking up and returning
Driving to the airport
The airport can be reached by the A41 or A28 motorway, or by the EN13 highway, which joins it through the EN107 accessway. The A4 motorway also reaches it, via the VRI accessway. These roads lead to the drop-off and pick-up areas and to both the short-stay and long-stay car parks.
Public transport into town
The metro station is called Aeroporto and has three platforms: trains arrive at one and reverse into a departure platform. Changing at Trindade leads to Campanhã station for high-speed trains, and other changes reach Vila do Conde and Póvoa de Varzim (at Verdes), Maia (at Fonte do Cuco) and Matosinhos (at Senhora da Hora). A bus also runs to Vigo in Spain.
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Rules of the road in Portugal
- Speed limits
- 50 / 90 / 120 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.5 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- tolls on some motorways
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
Portugal: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in EUR. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.
How far is Porto from the airport?
11 km.
What are the speed limits in Portugal?
50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on open roads, 120 km/h on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Some motorways charge at the barrier, others are free. Payment is by card or an electronic tag.
Which car rental companies serve Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport?
At the airport: Sixt, Europcar, Avis, Goldcar, Guerin and 1 other company. Desks are in the terminal. Outside the airport, nearby: Centauro, Drivalia, Europcar, InterRent and 6 independent offices.