Istanbul to Porto (IST–OPO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IST–OPO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,928 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: 6E, TG, TP | 17 | 32Q, 73H, 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 ranges from 4 hours 50 minutes to 4 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,928 miles (3,103 km). There are approximately 55 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 107 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via BRS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.