Porto Airport to the city centre: metro, taxi, Uber or transfer
Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is about 17 km from central Porto. There are five ways to cover it, and the best one depends on how many of you there are, your luggage and when you land.
The metro is cheapest if you travel alone and light. For two or more people, with suitcases or a late arrival, a private transfer at a fixed price usually makes more sense.
The five options side by side
To Trindade/downtown Porto, from the arrivals hall. Prices as of October 2026.
Metro, line E (purple)
- Price:
- €2.30 per person (+ €0.60 for the Andante card the first time)
- Time:
- about 30 min, every 20–30 min
- Door to door:
- No: ends at Trindade
- Best for:
- Solo travellers with light bags
Bus (STCP)
- Price:
- €2.30 per person (same Andante ticket)
- Time:
- 40–60 min, depending on the line
- Door to door:
- No
- Best for:
- Tight budgets, no rush
Taxi
- Price:
- approx. €25–30 per car, metered, + large-luggage supplement
- Time:
- about 25 min
- Door to door:
- Yes
- Best for:
- Arrivals without a booking
Uber, Bolt
- Price:
- approx. €15–25, varies with demand
- Time:
- about 25 min + waiting
- Door to door:
- Yes
- Best for:
- App users arriving off-peak
Private transfer (Way2Go)
- Price:
- fixed price per vehicle, from €43.50
- Time:
- about 25–30 min
- Door to door:
- Yes, with your driver waiting at arrivals
- Best for:
- Families, groups up to 16, luggage, late flights
Each option in detail
Metro
Line E (purple) runs from the airport to Trindade in the city centre, where it meets the other lines. You need a rechargeable Andante Azul card (€0.60) loaded with a Z4 ticket (€2.30 per trip), sold at the station machines. Trains run every 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the time and day.
Bus
STCP buses link the airport and the centre with the same Andante ticket. It is the slowest option, with the most stops, and there are fewer services at night.
Taxi
There is a taxi rank outside arrivals. Fares are metered, plus tolls and a supplement for items larger than 55 × 35 × 20 cm. No booking needed.
Uber, Bolt
You order in the app and meet the car at the pick-up point the app shows. Prices rise with demand — when several flights land together they can exceed a taxi.
Private transfer
Your driver waits at arrivals with a sign bearing your name and tracks your flight: if you land late, the pick-up moves with it, with one hour of waiting included. The price is per vehicle, not per person, and fixed when you book.
When a private transfer is worth it
In a group the per-vehicle price is shared: four people on the metro pay €9.20 plus the cards, then walk the last stretch with their bags. A transfer takes them to the door.
It pays off most when:
- two or more of you travel, or with children (child seats on request);
- you have large suitcases, a pushchair, or golf or surf gear;
- your flight lands late, when the metro runs less often;
- you are not going to the centre: Gaia, Matosinhos, Maia, or further to the Douro or Lisbon.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest way from Porto Airport to the city centre?+
The metro, line E: €2.30 per person, plus €0.60 for the Andante card on your first trip.
How much is a taxi from the airport to the centre?+
About €25 to €30 on the meter, plus supplements for large luggage.
Is a private transfer priced per person?+
No: the price is per vehicle, fixed when you book, whatever the number of passengers up to capacity.
What if my flight is delayed?+
With a transfer, the driver tracks your flight and the pick-up adjusts, with one hour of waiting included.
How long does it take to the centre?+
About 25 to 30 minutes by car and about 30 by metro, not counting waiting time.
Sources: Andante and Metro do Porto (2026 fares), Porto Airport (transport). Taxi, Uber/Bolt and bus figures are estimates.