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Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport

Porto, Portugal
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Portugal's second busiest airport serving the north.

Opened
1945
Location
Porto, Portugal
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport is the international airport serving Porto, Portugal's second-largest city, and the broader northern region of the country. Named after the Portuguese Prime Minister who died in a plane crash in 1980, it handles tens of millions of passengers annually and serves as a major gateway for both leisure and business travelers. The airport underwent significant expansion and modernization in the early 2000s, with a new terminal designed by architect Eduardo Souto de Moura inaugurated in 2005. This terminal is widely praised for its architectural quality and efficient passenger flow. Porto Airport connects to hundreds of destinations across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East, with a strong emphasis on low-cost carrier traffic. It consistently ranks among the busiest airports in Portugal and the Iberian Peninsula.
Terminals
The airport operates a single main passenger terminal, opened in 2005 and designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Eduardo Souto de Moura.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Porto city centre by the Metro do Porto Line E (Violet line), with journey time of approximately 30 minutes to São Bento station.
Airlines here
Major carriers include TAP Air Portugal, Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, and Wizz Air, with Ryanair being one of the largest operators.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Prime Minister Francisco de Sá Carneiro, who died near the airport in a 1980 plane crash.
  • ›The 2005 terminal was designed by Eduardo Souto de Moura, a Portuguese Pritzker Prize laureate.
  • ›It is the second busiest airport in Portugal after Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport.
  • ›The airport handled over 13 million passengers in 2019, a record at the time.
  • ›Situated approximately 11 kilometres northwest of Porto city centre in the municipality of Maia.
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Route map (61 destinations)

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City & Place Guide

Where ancient wine cellars meet Atlantic winds and tilework

Porto is Portugal's second-largest city, dramatically stacked along the steep granite banks of the Douro River. Its medieval Ribeira district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spills down to the waterfront in a cascade of terracotta rooftops, azulejo-tiled facades, and narrow alleyways that reward aimless wandering.

Across the river in Vila Nova de Gaia, dozens of port wine lodges offer tours and tastings, making Porto the undisputed home of one of the world's most storied fortified wines. The city balances its rich heritage with a thriving contemporary arts and food scene, fueled by a young, creative population.

  • •Livraria Lello — ornate 1906 bookshop with a soaring Art Nouveau interior
  • •Igreja de São Francisco — Gothic church with jaw-dropping gilded baroque woodwork
  • •Palácio da Bolsa — 19th-century stock exchange featuring the stunning Arab Room
  • •Ribeira Waterfront — UNESCO-listed riverfront perfect for strolling and dining
  • •Port Wine Lodges (Gaia) — taste vintage ports at historic cellars like Graham's or Sandeman
  • •Serralves Foundation — world-class contemporary art museum set in landscaped gardens

Getting around: Porto's metro network covers key districts and connects the city center to the airport efficiently. Historic tram line 22 and funiculars add charm for sightseeing. Buses fill coverage gaps throughout the metro area. Taxis and Uber are affordable and widely available for late-night or off-route trips.

Best time: Late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September–October) offer mild temperatures, manageable crowds, and the best conditions for exploring on foot.

Local food: Don't leave without trying a francesinha (Porto's towering meat sandwich in spiced beer-tomato sauce), fresh grilled fish, bacalhau dishes, and a glass of chilled white port as an aperitif.

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Encyclopaedia

Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport or simply Porto Airport is an international airport near Porto (Oporto), Portugal. It is located 11 km (6.8 mi) northwest of the Clérigos Tower. Its location is split between the municipalities of Maia, Matosinhos and Vila do Conde. The airport is run by ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal and is currently the second-busiest in the country, based on aircraft operations; and the second-busiest in passengers, based on Aeroportos de Portugal traffic statistics, after Lisbon Airport and before Faro Airport. The airport is a base for easyJet, Ryanair, TAP Air Portugal and its subsidiary TAP Express.

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