Landed InFrom the airport to the city center
CheapestMetro do Porto Line E (Violet)
€2 to €2.60 ($2 to $3)
25 to 35 min
Metro do Porto Line E (Violet)
€2 to €2.60 ($2 to $3)
25 to 35 min
- 1After baggage claim, follow the Metro signs from arrivals. The station is a short walk from the terminal.
- 2Buy an Andante Azul card at the ticket machine, then load a Z4 ticket for the airport zone.
- 3Tap the card on the yellow validator before you go down to the platform.
- 4Take Line E toward Estádio do Dragão or Trindade and get off at Trindade or Bolhão for the city center.
- 5Check the station name on the map before you leave the platform.
Roughly 6am to 1am, check the Metro do Porto site for current times
Open in Google MapsEasiestUber or Bolt
€15 to €25 ($16 to $27)
20 to 35 min
Uber or Bolt
€15 to €25 ($16 to $27)
20 to 35 min
- 1Connect to airport wifi or your data plan and open Uber or Bolt.
- 2Set your drop-off to your city center address.
- 3Follow the signs in arrivals to the rideshare pickup area.
- 4Check the plate number and driver name before you get in.
FastestAirport taxi rank
€20 to €30 ($22 to $32)
20 to 35 min
Airport taxi rank
€20 to €30 ($22 to $32)
20 to 35 min
- 1Exit arrivals and follow the signs to the taxi rank outside.
- 2Join the queue and take the next car in line.
- 3Tell the driver your city center address or hotel name.
- 4Ask for the meter to be on. Cards are usually accepted, but confirm before you set off.
Want a driver waiting for you?
Book a fixed-price transfer before you fly and skip the taxi queue.
- Welcome PickupsA driver waiting in arrivals with your name
- KiwitaxiFixed-price airport transfers worldwide
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Money
Euro
EUR
$1 is about €0.92
Cards
Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere. Small cafés and some market stalls may prefer cash for tiny amounts.
Tipping
Not required. Rounding up or leaving 5 to 10 percent for good table service is appreciated.
Cash
- Carry a few euros in coins for pastries, public toilets, and small cafés.
- Small bills are easier. Some small shops can't break a €50 note.
ATMs
- Use Multibanco ATMs inside bank branches or at the airport. They are widely available and reliable.
- Always choose to be charged in euros. Decline the conversion to your home currency.
- Avoid standalone Euronet ATMs. They charge higher fees.
Apps to download
Stay connected
Coverage is strong across Porto and mobile data is affordable. An eSIM is the easiest way to be online as you land.
- Install an eSIM such as Airalo or Holafly before you fly and switch it on when you land.
- Buy a prepaid SIM from a Vodafone, MEO, or NOS shop at the airport or in town. Bring your passport.
- Use free wifi in the airport and many cafés as a backup, but don't rely on it for banking.
Get your eSIM before you fly
Install it at home and you'll have data the moment you land, with no airport SIM queue.
- AiraloCheap data packs for 200+ countries
- HolaflyUnlimited data plans
- SailySimple plans from the makers of NordVPN
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Good to know
- Pickpockets target crowded places like Ribeira, the trams, and the metro. Keep your phone and wallet in a front pocket or zipped bag.
- Some street sellers offer drugs near the tourist areas. Say no and keep walking.
- Some restaurants put bread, olives, and cheese on the table without asking. You will be charged if you eat them, so send them back if you don't want them.
- Check your bill before paying and look for added charges. Tipping is optional.
- Tap water is safe to drink.
- Greet shop staff with a quick bom dia or boa tarde. It goes a long way.
- Metro and bus tickets must be validated every ride. Inspectors fine people who don't.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency (police, ambulance, fire)112
- Tourist police (PSP Porto)+351 222 092 000
- Health advice line (SNS 24)808 24 24 24
Prices and tips are AI-written estimates, so double-check anything important.