Travelling from Porto Airport (OPO) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Porto Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport is 5 hours 20 minutes.
Tel Aviv's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Tel Aviv two hours ahead of Porto.
To ensure you get on your OPO to TLV flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
El Al is your ticket to exploring Tel Aviv (and perhaps some other great parts of Israel!). Check out the direct flights from Porto Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport offered by this airline.
El Al tops the list for bookings on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Porto Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. These are the top stopovers between OPO and TLV:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Right now, RM647 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Porto Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM1,332. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from OPO to TLV, reserve your journey seven months before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Porto Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Landing cheap flights from OPO to TLV is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Porto Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
74.49% of flights departing from Porto Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Porto Airport from central Porto, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Porto Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near OPO:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Book a hotel close to TLV if you're catching a late Porto Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car and discover Tel Aviv and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Ben Gurion International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the most popular month for flights from Porto Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Tel Aviv in April.
Book your flight from Porto Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Tel Aviv during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from OPO to TLV in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Israel just waiting to be discovered. Around 56 kilometres south-east of Tel Aviv, a visit to Jerusalem will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Trench From 6-Day-War, chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit.
If there's time to check out another side of Israel, head for Haifa, roughly 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak are key reasons to visit.