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For a few days’ holiday, a short stay or a business trip, Porto remains a prime destination. At the mouth of the River Douro, Portugal’s second largest city enchants visitors with its narrow streets, historical district of Ribeira, countless wine cellars and suspended bridges over the river: the Maria Pia bridge designed by Gustave Eiffel and the Dom Luis bridge, the city’s symbol, linking Porto to Vila Nova de Gaia.
Flight from Lyon (LYS) to Porto (OPO)
Book a flight to Porto departing from Lyon
Porto is regularly linked with Lyon by two airlines: easyJet and Transavia.
easyJet offers five weekly flights : Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Transavia offers three weekly flights : Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays
To make the right choice, take note of the dates, times and prices of all of these flights, as well as the current promotions, by visiting the websites for the airlinesTransavia and easyJet.
Additional information
Close to the city centre (approximately 11 kilometres away), Porto-Francisco-Sa-Carneiro Airport is one of the most modern in Europe. This proximity makes it possible to reach the heart of the city within thirty minutes with the metro. The terminus for line E (purple) - direction Estadio do Dragao- is located right at the terminal exit. Convenient and inexpensive! Otherwise, there is the option of the bus (slower) and taxi (more expensive)...
Useful information about Porto
Weather
Essentials
Distance
1200 km
Flight duration
02:10
Local time
03:19
Jet lag
-1 h
Currency
Euro
Language
Portuguese
Localisation
- Aéroport de Porto-Francisco-Sa-Carneiro
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Latitude : 41.2421186
Longitude : -8.6785514
5 Reasons to go to Porto
1. Discover the mysteries of the city in Porto's historic centre
Overlooking the Douro River Valley, Porto's historic centre is vibrant and colourful. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995, Ribeira's narrow streets are home to the city's most beautiful monuments. The district is full of charm, with its shops, small cafés, washing hanging from the windows...
2. Taste the delicacies of Bolhão market
Opened in 1914, Bolhão market, classified a historic monument since 2006, is the preferred hunting ground of the Portuguese city's foodies. The market still sells a wide variety of fresh produce that can be sampled at one of the stalls flanking the market place.
3. Enjoy a glass of Port
A visit to Porto wouldn't be complete without sampling a glass of good Port! To understand the secrets of this famous Portuguese wine, we recommend you talk to the specialists. Visit the vineyards, discover the history of Port and taste it before heading to Taylor's, one of the city's largest cellars.
4. Party in the new "it" district
The Baixa (meaning lower town) district is the new place to be for party goers. The streets of Rua Galeria de Paris and Rua Cändido dos Reis are where it all happens! This is the best place to enjoy a Super Bock (the local beer) as you take your pick from the endless choice of trendy bars, nightclubs and restaurants.
5. Enjoy a drink at Café Majestic
Before leaving the capital of the north, sit in one of the worn seats in this stylish almost century-old institution. This historic establishment, famous for its art nouveau architecture and classified the sixth most beautiful café in the world, remains a favourite haunt of the city's intellectual elite.
