Travelling from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
Porto is two hours behind Helsinki and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you catch your HEL to OPO flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Porto Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between HEL and OPO include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Oslo Gardermoen Airport
Brussels International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Porto Airport (OPO)
£47 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Porto Airport flight. Return flights start from £107. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from HEL to OPO, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Porto Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Porto Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
84% of flights departing from Helsinki Vantaa Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of HEL.
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is around 18 kms (11 miles) from central Helsinki. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Porto Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to HEL:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
If you're arriving on a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Porto Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near OPO:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Porto Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go to explore Porto and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Porto Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Porto Airport to the centre of Porto has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kms (7 miles) away.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Porto Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Porto in March.
The warmest month in Porto is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Porto Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from HEL to OPO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Portugal just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kms (170 miles) south of Porto, a trip to Lisbon will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Amadora is another must-experience destination in Portugal and is around 274 kms (170 miles) south of Porto. No trip is complete without seeing Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.