Istanbul to Porto (IST–OPO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IST–OPO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,928 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: 6E, TG, TP | 17 | 32Q, 7M8 | 4h50-4h55 | – | Star Alliance | 6E, TG, TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · OPO: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 4:00 PM in Porto.
Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Portugal. Apply at the Portuguese embassy or VFS Global center in Turkey. The visa allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. Required documents include passport photos, bank statements, flight bookings, hotel reservations, and travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000. The fee is EUR 80 for adults. Processing takes around 15 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.
Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.
IST–OPO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IST to OPO
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 55 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IST to OPO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to OPO is about 4 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,928 miles (3,103 km). There are approximately 55 weekly flights outbound and 65 return, totaling 120 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Milan Malpensa, Lyon Saint-Exupéry and Zürich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.