Cheap flights from Warsaw to Porto

October is the cheapest month to fly this route, so if your dates are flexible, aim for the autumn window around it. Late spring and early autumn tend to balance lighter crowds with decent weather, while July and August bring the heaviest demand and the highest fares. Weekday departures, especially Tuesday and Wednesday, are usually quieter than Friday and Sunday. Watch the Polish and Portuguese holiday periods, Christmas and New Year, Easter, and the long weekends that fall in spring and early summer, because they fill quickly. Booking a few months ahead helps on this route, and booking early matters most for summer and the Christmas period.

The route is served by a mix of low-cost and full-service carriers. Ryanair, Wizz Air and Wizz Air Malta keep fares low and charge extra for almost everything beyond a small cabin bag, so read the fare rules before you commit. Norwegian and Norwegian International sit somewhere in between, with fares that often include more than the strictest low-cost options. TAP Portugal, Scandinavian Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, KLM Cityhopper and Air France are the full-service names here, and they usually mean a connection through a hub rather than a non-stop flight. Direct flights exist on this route, so if time matters more than price, filter for them.

Porto has one main airport, named simply Porto, and it sits close to the city by European standards, so the transfer into town is short. The metro runs from the airport towards the centre, and buses and taxis cover the same ground; a taxi or rideshare is the easiest option if you land late or carry a lot of luggage. Allow a little extra time on arrival days in summer, when several flights can land together and queues at passport control and baggage claim grow. Once you are in the centre, most of Porto is walkable, though the hills are real and the riverfront sits below the main streets.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Portuguese

Emergency number

112

Driving side

right

Calling code

+351

Internet domain

.pt

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Porto

273 k (2025)

Time zone

UTC+00 (Europe/Lisbon)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether you are flying from Chopin or Modlin, because Warsaw's two airports are far apart and neither is a quick swap for the other.
• Look at what your low-cost fare actually includes, since cabin bag sizes and checked baggage are charged separately on the cheapest tickets.
• If your trip involves a connection, confirm whether it is one ticket or two, as separate tickets mean you carry the risk of a missed onward flight.
• Make sure your passport or national ID card is valid for travel to Portugal and for the whole time you plan to be away.
• Book early if you are travelling in summer or over Christmas, when this route fills up fastest.