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Climate
Porto offers a very mild climate year-round.
Source – IGUP (1990/2005)
Travel to PORTO
Portugal undersigned the Schengen Agreement and is therefore, bound to the EU regulations of free circulation.
Porto is located 300 kms north of Lisbon, well connected with all European Capitals. All major Airlines fly directly to Porto: Lufthansa, Iberia, Air France, Swiss, Transavia, Ryanair, Air Berlin, Luxair, SN Brussels, Hapag Lloyd among others. The national carriers are TAP and PGA (Portugália). Both have offices in most European capitals and offer direct flights to Porto. Additional connections via Lisbon are eased with a permanent air bridge between the two cities.
Porto's International Airport is located 15 kms away from the city centre. There is a Bus Shuttle access to the city, as well as taxi and public transports. Connection between the city and airport by light rail is projected and will be concluded until the end of 2006.
Two Railway Stations provide 3 daily international trains to Paris via Madrid and several daily trains to Lisbon.
Direct Flights to PORTO
| To / From | Operated by | To / From | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amesterdam – AMS | TAP | Luxembourg – LUX | Luxair; TAP |
| Barcelona – BCN | TAP; Clickair | Lyon – LYS | TAP |
| Barcelona - GRO | Ryanair | Madeira - FNC | TAP |
| Basel-Mulhouse | EsayJet Swiss | Madrid – MAD | Iberia; TAP; Ryanair |
| Boston – BOS | Sata Internacional | Malta – MLA | Air Malta |
| Bristol | Ryanair | Málaga | TAP |
| Brussels – BRU | SN Brussels; TAP; Ryanair | Marseille – MRS | Ryanair |
| Caracas – CCS | TAP | Milan Malpensa – MXP | TAP; Volare |
| Clermont-Ferrand – CFE | TAP | Milan – BGY | Ryanair |
| Cologne – CGN | Hapag Lloyd | NYC Newark | TAP |
| Dublin – DUB | Ryanair | Nice – NCE | TAP |
| Florence | Ryanair | Palma Mallorca - PMI | Air Berlin |
| Frankfurt – FRA | Lufthansa | Paris (Beauvais) - BVA | Ryanair |
| Frankfurt - HHN | Ryanair | Paris CDG | TAP ; EasyJet |
| Funchal – FNC | Sata Internacional; TAP | Paris – ORY | TAP, Aigle Azur, Transavia |
| Geneva – GVA | TAP; EasyJet Swiss | Ponta Delgada - PDL | Sata Internacional |
| Gerona - GRO | Ryanair | Rio de Janeiro - GIG | TAP |
| Hamburg - HAM | TAP | Rome - FCO | TAP |
| Lisbon – LIS | TAP; TAP | São Paulo – GRU | TAP |
| Liverpool – LPL | Ryanair | Stockholm - NYC | Ryanair |
| London Gatwick- LGW | TAP | Stuttgart - STR | Hapag Lloyd |
| London Heathrow– LRH | TAP | Valencia - VLC | Ryanair |
| London Stansted – STN | Ryanair | Zurich – ZRH | TAP; Swiss |
Above chart reflects flights according to Porto International Airport’s timetable, last update: February 2008.
Reference: Porto Convention Bureau
PORTO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
A New Airport in Porto
Having undergone intense renovation works, the Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport now receives passengers and other users in the greatest of comfort, taking up the role of primary travel hub for the north-western corner of the Iberian Peninsula.
The new terminal no longer operates on a single floor. For comfort and operational reasons, the design provided for an expansion in height, so that arrivals and departures can now take place on different levels, a measure that facilitates the terminal’s expansion. Large commercial and leisure areas and other passenger facilities have been installed on a mezzanine floor. The Terminal’s architecture confers on the airport the status of a modern and functional airport.
The public and check-in areas were enlarged aiming at a significantly increasing capacity. In this phase, approximately 60 check-in counters have been installed, leaving room for an increase to 120 counters within the framework of a future expansion.
New baggage terminals were also in the planning. The baggage handling system has been completely refurbished, fully automated and equipped to scan the entire checked luggage. The enlargement includes a pier that, along with a thorough remodelling of the apron allows, in this phase, for boarding and deplaning to be performed through 9 passenger contact gates.
Best european Airport
A recent study presented by ACI (Airport Council International), an organization that represents the interests of Airports worldwide, based on the passenger's opinion, has distinguished the Porto Airport as the best of Europe both by international and domestics passengers.
The majority of the World best Airports are represented in this benchmarking.
Travel in PORTO
Metro Network - Light Rail
The city of Porto has recently developed a new way of transportation, the light urban metro network that provides both citizens and visitors a comfortable and faster way of transportation.
The Blue and Red lines are already operating from Matosinhos and Póvoa to the new F.C. Porto Stadium, the Dragon Stadium. The interface that connects the Red Line and downtown with Porto International Airport opened in June 2006.
Rates vary according to the different zones. Generally speaking a journey can cost between €0,80 and €1,00. A first time traveller has to buy the "andante" card - a magnetic rechargeable ticket that can be used both in the metro network and several bus lines.
Public transport
A network of buses covers the city and fares are paid upon entering the bus. There are special cards for 1 day or cards for 10 journeys. Original tramcars offer nostalgic tours along the riverfront, ocean promenade and Historic Centre.
Taxis
Normally take up to four passengers.
Rent-a-car
Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt
Tourist Drivers
French and English speaking guides/drivers; Limousines take up to 7 passengers.
City Map - PORTO
www.cylex.pt/mapa/mapa-porto.html
Hotel Map - PORTO
