Sleeping at the airport or in town

The airport is linked to the centre by metro line E in about 25 to 30 minutes (see from the airport to the centre). If your flight is before 9 am or you arrive late, sleeping in Maia saves a 4 am wake-up; for a real visit, sleeping in Porto is better.

Practical tips

  • Ask the hotel whether the shuttle runs at night and when the first departure is.
  • With a rental car, a hotel with free parking avoids city-centre fees; see renting a car at Porto airport.
  • If a strike disrupts flights, see airport strikes.

FAQ

Are there hotels inside the airport? No hotel in the terminal according to our sources; the hotels are in Maia, a few minutes away.

How long to get to town? About 25 to 30 minutes by metro, longer by car at rush hour.

La rédaction Porto Authority, 26/10/2026.