Porto's airport serves the city and the north of Portugal, and private flights are handled by a range of executive handlers. Private jet charter at Porto Airport covers every size of jet, since the runway is 3,480 metres and customs is on site 24 hours. Sky Valet and Universal Aviation both run VIP lounges, and Charter-A chooses the handler with you when we plan the flight.
Night movements between 00:00 and 06:00 are restricted by law, with a limited daily allowance. Charter-A arranges the aircraft, the handler and the timings, and confirms them at booking. Everything is subject to availability.
Flying privately to Porto
The airport is open 24 hours, but landings and take-offs between 00:00 and 06:00 local are restricted by law, with 11 night movements a day authorised. Handling runs 05:00 to 01:00 and fuelling 05:00 to 23:00, with other times on request.
Sky Valet's office is in the Edifício das Companhias with two VIP and crew lounges and two meeting rooms, and Universal Aviation also provides a VIP lounge. Sky Valet's terminal runs 07:00 to 23:00, with 24 hours on request. The runway is 17/35, 3,480 by 45 metres, asphalt. Parked aircraft must be able to leave by push-back, and two-way radio contact with the tower is required.
Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro airport guide
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| Location | Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro, Moreira da Maia, 4471-095 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LPPR · IATA OPO |
| Region | Porto and Northern Portugal, Portugal |
| Nearest city | Porto |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours. Landings and take-offs between 00:00 and 06:00 local are restricted by law (11 night movements a day authorised). |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site, 24 hours |
| Runway | 17/35 – 3,480 m × 45 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — no weight limit published by the handler; runway 3,480 m |
| Handling / FBO | Sky Valet Porto (ExecuJet) · Universal Aviation · Blue Aviation Porto · Omni Handling · Gestavia Airport Services · Safeport · Menzies · Portway |
| Private terminal | Private passengers are met by an executive handler airside. Sky Valet's office is in the Edifício das Companhias at the airport, with two VIP/crew lounges and two meeting rooms; Universal Aviation also provides a VIP lounge. |
| Airport website | aeroportoporto.pt |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (ais.nav.pt, skyvalet.com, universalaviation.aero, execujet.com). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Porto
Porto is Portugal's second city, on the Douro, known for port wine, the riverside and the Douro Valley upriver. Charter-A can advise on road transfers to the city or further into the north.
Private jet flight times to Porto
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 710 nm · 1,310 km | 2 hr 15 min | 1 hr 55 min |
| Manchester | 770 nm · 1,430 km | 2 hr 25 min | 2 hr 05 min |
| Edinburgh | 905 nm · 1,680 km | 2 hr 50 min | 2 hr 25 min |
| Paris | 660 nm · 1,220 km | 2 hr 10 min | 1 hr 50 min |
| Geneva | 705 nm · 1,310 km | 2 hr 15 min | 1 hr 55 min |
| Nice | 720 nm · 1,330 km | 2 hr 20 min | 2 hr |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Porto is a sector of about 710 nautical miles — within non-stop reach of every aircraft class, from turboprops and very light jets upwards. The number of passengers and the luggage usually decide the aircraft: light jets for up to seven, midsize jets and super midsize jets for more space, heavy jets for larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Porto: your questions answered
Is Porto Airport open 24 hours for private jets?
The airport is open 24 hours, but landings and take-offs 00:00 to 06:00 local are restricted by law, with 11 night movements a day authorised.
Which handlers serve private flights at Porto?
Sky Valet (ExecuJet), Universal Aviation, Blue Aviation Porto, Omni Handling, Gestavia, Safeport, Menzies and Portway are listed.
Does Porto Airport have customs?
Yes. Customs and immigration are on site, 24 hours. Charter-A confirms handler arrangements at booking. Charter-A arranges the handler as part of the booking, subject to availability.
Are there parking rules for private jets at Porto?
Parked aircraft must be able to leave by push-back, and two-way radio contact with the tower is needed. Charter-A checks your aircraft against these rules.
How long is the flight from London to Porto by private jet?
About 2 hr 15 min in a light jet and 1 hr 55 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 710 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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