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How to get to the city centre from the airport?

Upon arrival at Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport, Porto, there are several ways to reach the city centre:

By METRO – There is a metro station at the airport (Violet line (E)). You need to purchase an “Andante azul” card (€0.60) and charge it with a Z4 trip (€2.25). Alternatively, you can buy a one-day pass (Andante Tour 1 – 24h – €7.50) or a three-day pass (Andante Tour 3 – 72h – €16.00). Tickets are available at automatic machines in all metro stations. The recommended stops are:
- Casa da Música (connections to several buses, including 507 and 208 to FFUP - Palácio de Cristal).
- Trindade (city centre – Av. Aliados).
IMPORTANT: Validate the Andante card before entering the metro. The ticket is valid for a 1-hour trip. Travel time to FFUP by metro and bus is approximately 40 minutes.

By BUS – Bus 601 runs from the airport to Palácio in approximately 45-50 minutes (departing every 30 min). You can use the Andante card (Z4 trip) or buy a ticket inside the bus. More information: STCP Bus Information.

By TAXI – The trip to the city centre costs approximately €25-30 and takes around 20-30 minutes.

By TRANSFER – Private transfer services are available for around €25-30. Estimated travel time: 20-30 minutes. Example: Zip Transfers.

Various taxi and ride-hailing services operate in Porto such as Uber – A trip from the airport to the city centre costs approximately €10-20 and takes 20-30 minutes.