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Travel Guide to Porto (Portugal)
Covid-19: Travel Advisory for US Travelers
1. Are commercial flights to Portugal operating?
Yes.
2. Is public transportation operating in Portugal?
Yes. The public transportation system of Porto includes interconnecting system of buses, subways, and commuter rails. The public transportation is equal to or better than that found in major U.S. cities.
3. Are US citizens permitted to travel to Portugal?
Yes. However, the Government of Portugal currently prohibits non-essential (tourist) travel to Portugal by U.S. citizens. As of July 1, only essential travel is permitted by U.S. citizens for professional, study, compelling family emergencies, health, or humanitarian reasons
4. Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry?
Yes. Passengers arriving to Portugal without a negative COVID 19 test results are subject to refusal of entry and/or mandatory testing at the cost of the passenger as well as quarantine until the results of the test.
5. Are U.S. travelers required to quarantine in Portugal?
Yes. Travelers who do not possess a valid certificate to proof negative COVID 19 test results or travelers with symptoms are required to take a Covid-19 test and quarantine themselves unless the test result is out. If found negative, they will be sent to hospital, and the hospitalization cost has to be borne by their insurer or themselves.
6. What if I develop COVID-19 symptoms on arrival in Portugal?
Travelers with COVID-19 symptoms have to undergo PCR tests at designated laboratories in Portugal. The COVID-19 test cost (70 and 80 euros) has to be borne by travelers, unless he/she is covered by French Health insurance (“Sécurité Sociale”). Travellers are asked to show civic responsibility and to follow the health precautions recommended by the authorities.
7. How safe is to visit Porto as far as Covid-19 is concerned?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3- Warning that clearly states citizens to Avoid Nonessential Travel to Portugal.
However, the situation has improved much in the country. Bi-weekly confirmed cases as of September 4 is 1,078.03. The national transmission rate stands between 3 and 5 percent. Daily tests per million in Portugal was recorded as 1824 on August 28, which is higher than the daily test conducted/per million by Canada and lower than the USA.
8. Is travel to Portugal restricted?
The latest travel advisory by The Department of State issued on August 06, 2020, Travel Advisory Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). It advises travelers to reconsider travel to Portugal due to COVID-19.
Travelers are advised to fill out Smart Traveler Enrollment Program STEP. This is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. It entitles them to get the following types of assistance.
1. Receive important information from the Embassy about safety conditions in your destination country, helping you make informed decisions about your travel plans.
2. Help the U.S. Embassy contact you in an emergency, whether natural disaster, civil unrest, or family emergency.
3. Help family and friends get in touch with you in an emergency.
Quick Facts About Your Travel Eligibility
PASSPORT VALIDITY
6 months beyond the intended date of departure
BLANK PASSPORT PAGES
2 pages
TOURIST VISA REQUIRED
Not required for stays under 90 days
VACCINATIONS REQUIRED
None
CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY
10,000 Euros or equivalent
CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT
10,000 Euros or equivalent
Porto: Knowing the Destination
Porto or Oporto is the second-largest city in Portugal, and the capital of and the capital of the Northern region. It is one of the Iberian Peninsula’s major urban areas.
The city is situated at an elevation of 341 ft (104 m) above the seal-level overlooking the Douro river estuary’s northern side. Its historical center was awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO in 1996. It has been continuously inhabited since at least the 4th century BC.
Airport in Porto or Oporto
Porto Airport
Official Name: Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport
Airport Code: OPO
Location: 6.8 miles or 11 km northwest of the Clérigos Tower in the centre of Porto, in the municipalities of Maia, Matosinhos and Vila do Conde
Hub For: TAP Air Portugal
Focus City For: easyJet, Ryanair, Transavia France
Interesting Facts: The airport is currently the second-busiest in the country by aircraft movement and passenger served
Airlines Operating Flights to Porto from US Cities
Popular carriers serving the destination are listed below:
Lufthansa (LH): Recognized as the largest German airline, Lufthansa is officially known as Deutsche Lufthansa. Flights operating from USA cities will have its connection at either of the two hubs including Frankfurt and Munich.
TAP Portugal: Officially TAP Air Portugal, the airline is the flag carrier airline of Portugal. It has its hub at Porto Airport itself. Most of other airlines partner with TAP Portugal to operate connecting flights from USA.
American Airlines (AA): American Airlines is the flag carrier of the USA, and one of the best airlines in the North America by on-time performance. The airline operates its flights with connection at Amman (AMM) airport in Jordan. When it operates with British Airways, it may have its connection at the hub (LHR) of the latter’s.
Iberia (IB) Airlines: Iberia is the flag carrier airline of Spain with its hub at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD). Hence, Iberia flights departing to Porto may have their connection at this airport.
No carriers operate nonstop flights to Porto from any of the cities/airports in the USA.
Best Time to Visit Porto
From May through September is the best time to visit Porto. The temperature during the period hovers around 60-degree Fahrenheit in day timings. The mild and low temperature coupled with events and festivals like Chopin summer concerts, Yoga in the park, Porto fashion street, midsummer’s eve, and Porto international street art festival, are a few to name. The winter remains genuinely chilled, but if you are planning to make the trip in the night, we recommend you to book your round-trip flights to Warsaw. This helps you avoid the last minute rush. We make sure your journey starts on a positive note.
Top Attractions in Porto
Book a cheap flight to Porto Portugal and make the most of your vacation. Here are the top attractions in the city that you must not skip while planning your days. We urge you to take help of the government’s tourism bodies to have better information on the sightseeing.
