Flying from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Porto Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Porto is one hour behind Cagliari and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you get on your CAG to OPO flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Porto Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Porto — and maybe even more of Portugal if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Porto Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CAG and OPO:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Paris Orly Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to Porto Airport (OPO)
£13 is the lowest price for a one-way Cagliari Elmas Airport to Porto Airport flight. A return flight starts from £43. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from CAG to OPO by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Porto Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CAG to OPO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Porto Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
Cagliari Elmas Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80.13% of flights that depart CAG arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Cagliari to Cagliari Elmas Airport is around 7 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near CAG. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Porto Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
Reserve a hotel close to OPO if you have a late Cagliari Elmas Airport to Porto Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Porto Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go and experience more of Porto and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Porto Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
From Porto Airport, Porto is approximately 10 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Porto Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Porto in January.
When reserving your flight from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Porto Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Porto, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CAG to OPO sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Porto. Around 170 miles away to the south, popular attractions include Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Portugal, head for Amadora, about 170 miles south of Porto. Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge are among its highlights.