Flying from Vancouver to Porto Airport (OPO): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Vancouver to Porto Airport (OPO), there's a good range of airports you can start your trip from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are Vancouver's main options.
Porto is seven hours ahead of Vancouver. Porto Airport is located in Porto, which runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to OPO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Planning to travel during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Vancouver to Porto Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Vancouver International Airport:
71.77% of flights leaving from Vancouver International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in about 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to OPO flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is roughly 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Abbotsford Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Vancouver to Porto Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of YXX is 67.97%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive as planned.
About Porto Airport (OPO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver to Porto Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near OPO instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Porto Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go and discover more of Porto and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Porto Airport flight.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Porto Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Porto. How long it takes to get there by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It takes around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Porto Airport (OPO)
At the moment, RM1,476 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Porto Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM2,319. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Vancouver to OPO, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Porto Airport (OPO)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Porto. August is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Porto Airport (OPO), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Vancouver to OPO plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Porto to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Porto Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Porto
Start your Porto trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Porto Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello are must-do's during your Porto adventure.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Portugal you should also see. About 290 kilometres south of Porto, a trip to Lisbon will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like belém, Pasteis de Belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Amadora is another favourite destination in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres south of Porto. No trip is complete without a visit to Roman Villa, Park Fonte das Avencas and Park Fantasia.
