Paris to Porto flights
Porto lies 1,213 km (754 mi) south-west of Paris, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 18 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Paris | Porto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Portugal |
| Population | 2.1 million | 252,687 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 91 m (299 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon) |
| Nearest large airport | ORY, 14 km out | OPO, 13 km out |
| Postal codes | 75000–75020 | 4000-000–9800-051 |
Clocks in Porto are 1 h behind Paris right now, so a 2 h 18 min journey lands only 1 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Porto
Crossing from France into Portugal: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +351; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Paris
Paris is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,975-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, 23 km), Beauvais-Tillé airport (BVA, 69 km).
Arriving in Porto
Porto is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,417-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Vila Real Airport (VRL, 76 km), Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) (VSE, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport | OPO | 13 km (8 mi) | 11,417 ft | 228 ft |
| Vila Real Airport (regional) | VRL | 76 km (47 mi) | 3,107 ft | 1,805 ft |
| Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) (regional) | VSE | 77 km (48 mi) | 4,035 ft | 2,060 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Porto from Paris?
1,213 km (754 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Paris.
How long does it take to get from Paris to Porto by air?
About 2 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paris and Porto?
Porto is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Lisbon against Europe/Paris).
Which airports are used for Paris to Porto flights?
Typically Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) to Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO); Porto also has VRL, VSE.
What currency do I need in Porto?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.