Which airport should I fly into for Coimbra?

For long-haul and international flights, Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) is the main gateway near Coimbra. The closest airport, Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport (OPO), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Coimbra?

The nearest is about 73 mi (118 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Coimbra?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Coimbra

The closest airports to Coimbra, Portugal: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Coimbra, Portugal is Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport (OPO), about 73 mi (118 km) away — roughly 1 hr 42 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
OPO	Francisco de Sa Carneiro AirportPorto, Portugal	73 mi / 118 km	1 hr 42 min	Regional
AVR	Alverca AirportAlverca, Portugal	97 mi / 156 km	2 hr 15 min	Regional
LIS	Lisbon Portela AirportLisbon, Portugal	106 mi / 170 km	2 hr 27 min	International
CAT	Cascais AirportCascais, Portugal	114 mi / 183 km	2 hr 39 min	Regional
CHV	Chaves AirportChaves, Portugal	116 mi / 187 km	2 hr 42 min	Regional
BJZ	Badajoz AirportBadajoz, Spain	124 mi / 200 km	2 hr 53 min	Regional
VGO	Vigo AirportVigo, Spain	140 mi / 226 km	3 hr 16 min	Regional
BYJ	Beja International AirportBeja, Portugal	149 mi / 240 km	3 hr 28 min	International

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport (OPO) is the most convenient at about 73 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) (106 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Coimbra. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with OPO.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near OPO saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Coimbra is Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport (OPO), about 73 mi (118 km) away — roughly 1 hr 42 min by road.