Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) — Transit Guide
Transit and entry requirements at Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto, Portugal
Quick Facts
Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) is a Schengen Area airport in Porto, Portugal. Transiting here may require ETIAS or a transit visa depending on your nationality.
Airport OPO
City Porto
Country Portugal
Schengen Yes
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Airport Code OPO
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City Porto
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Country Portugal
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Schengen Yes
Transit at Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport
Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) is located in Porto, Portugal. As a Schengen Area airport, transiting here may require ETIAS or a Schengen transit visa, depending on your nationality.
If you're connecting between two flights that both stay within the Schengen Area, no additional entry is required. If arriving from outside the Schengen Area, you'll pass through border control.
Transit Requirements at Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport by Nationality
- EU/EEA citizens Transit freely with passport or national ID. No visa, ETIAS, or other authorization needed.
- Visa-exempt nationals (US, UK, Canada, etc.) Can transit without a visa. ETIAS will be required from Q4 2026 (€20) — even for airside transit.
- Visa-required nationals May need a Schengen Airport Transit Visa (ATV) even for airside connections. Check with the embassy of Portugal.
Transit FAQs — Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
Do I need a visa to transit through Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport?
It depends on your nationality. EU citizens transit freely. Visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS from Q4 2026. Some nationalities need a Schengen transit visa even for airside transit.
Is Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport a Schengen airport?
Yes. Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is in Portugal, a Schengen Area member. Arriving from outside the Schengen Area means passing through border control.
Can I leave the airport during a layover?
If you have valid entry authorization (ETIAS, Schengen visa, or EU passport), you can leave the airport and visit Porto during your layover.
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