Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
The timezone in Porto is UTC+0, which is four hours ahead of Durham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your RDU to OPO flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Porto Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RDU and OPO:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Porto Airport (OPO)
RM1,519 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Porto Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM3,030. These prices can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from RDU to OPO, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Porto Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from RDU to OPO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Porto Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from RDU land at their destination as scheduled 80.09% of the time.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near RDU? If you're catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Porto Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
Reserve a hotel near OPO if you're taking a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Porto Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Porto Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go and experience the lesser-explored corners of Porto and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Porto Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
From Porto Airport, Porto is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Porto Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Porto. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Porto Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Porto, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to OPO in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Porto. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Amadora is another standout destination in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres south of Porto. No journey is complete without seeing Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.
