Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
Porto is four hours ahead of Washington DC and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your IAD to OPO flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Porto Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IAD and OPO include:
Logan International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Porto Airport (OPO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Porto Airport flight is C$339. A return plane ticket is currently C$650. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from IAD to OPO, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Porto Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from IAD to OPO is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Porto Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of the departures from Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it takes about 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 3 hours 25 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Porto Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near IAD:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to OPO if you're taking a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Porto Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Porto Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go and venture far and wide through Porto and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Porto Airport around three weeks before you travel.
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.
Travelling by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Porto Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Porto in January.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Porto Airport for August if you want to go to Porto during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to OPO in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Porto. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Around 274 kilometres south of Porto, Amadora is another essential stop in Portugal. No visit is complete without checking out Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.