How to get there
How to Fly to Porto, Portugal from the US and Canada: Complete Travel Guide
Updated Jul 16, 2025
Porto requires connections through European hubs, with direct seasonal flights from Newark/Boston or easy connections via Lisbon taking 8-12 hours total.
Overview
Ease of getting there
Getting to Porto from North America requires connecting through major European hubs. Most travelers fly into Lisbon (45 minutes south) or Madrid, then take short domestic flights or trains to Porto. Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport serves Porto directly with seasonal flights from Newark and Boston. TAP Air Portugal offers the most connections from US cities like New York, Miami, and Boston, typically routing through Lisbon. Air Canada connects Toronto and Montreal to Lisbon with onward connections. Total travel time ranges 8-12 hours depending on layovers. Train service from Lisbon to Porto takes 2.5 hours on comfortable Alfa Pendular high-speed service.
Customs and immigration
Portugal uses automated passport gates for US and Canadian citizens. Processing typically takes 15-30 minutes at major airports. No visa required for stays under 90 days. Customs operates on green/red channel system with minimal delays for tourists. Digital customs declarations available through airport apps. EU customs rules apply with standard duty-free allowances.
Flights from the US / Canada
TAP Air Portugal flies direct from Newark and Boston to Porto seasonally. Year-round service connects New York JFK, Miami, Boston, Toronto, and Montreal to Lisbon with short onward flights to Porto. Lufthansa routes through Frankfurt from major US cities. Air France connects via Paris from multiple North American gateways. Typical frequency is daily from major hubs during peak season.
From airport to city center
From Lisbon airport, take the AeroShuttle bus to city center then board Alfa Pendular trains to Porto (2.5 hours total). Direct flights from Lisbon to Porto take 45 minutes. Porto airport sits 11 kilometers from downtown with Metro Line E providing 30-minute connections to city center. Taxis cost 20-30 euros. From Madrid, high-speed trains reach Porto in 9 hours or connecting flights take 1 hour.
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