Taxi, bus, metro and car rental are among the alternatives that you can prefer to get to Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport from Porto city center. In addition, those who want to travel by car can easily reach the airport thanks to the parking spaces at the airport.

Taxi

You can easily get to the airport by the taxis run by many taxi companies in the city. You will have no difficulty in communication thanks to the taxi drivers who know English and the taxis will take you to the airport in about half an hour. You should make your plan considering that the tariff increases at night hours and on weekends.

Bus

City buses are another option you can prefer to get to the airport. Just as you can travel between the city center and the airport by three different lines that are 601, 602 and 3M, there are also other bus lines that allow you to reach the airport from different parts of the city. You can take the buses, which generally depart at 30-minute intervals, from any parts of the city.

Metro

You can reach the airport both economically and quickly by taking the advantage of the metro which you can get from the metro station in the city center or all the metro stations. You can get on the purple metro line at 05:58 at the earliest and at 00:36 at the latest. You can arrive at the airport after a 30-minute journey from the city center.

Rent a car

You can also reach the airport by enjoying the drive thanks to the rental car that you can rent from the car rental companies in the city center. However, if you don't know the routes, car rental may not be a suitable option for you. Goldcar, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Guerin, Enterprise, Hertz and Sixt are among the car rental companies you can choose from.

Airport Information

Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport has a single terminal building for domestic and international flights. The airport offers various basic services such as ATMs, communication, internet access, meeting rooms, waiting rooms and information desk as well as a hotel for accommodation services, restaurants and shopping stores.

Park Airport Hotel, which is located within just 3-minute walking distance from the airport, is only 2 minutes away from the metro station by walking and provides the passengers with accommodation services.

The passengers can meet their eating and drinking needs at restaurants, cafes and bars at the airport where different tastes and local delicacies from the world cuisine are served. Belight, Burger King, Caffriccio, Costa Coffee, Delta Cafe, Douro, Wine Bar, La Pausa Restaurant, Medas Beer, Ola, Quiosque Dos Sabores and Super Bock Lounge are among these places.

In addition, there are various stores where jewelry, ornamental and clothing products are sold at the airport. Ale-Hop, Cores Doces, Divers, Football Gate, Geox, L’occitane, Mr. Blue, Pandora, Parfois, Relay, Springfield, Story Store, Sunglass Hut and Swarovski are just some of these stores.

If you want to travel to Pleven, located near the northern border of Bulgaria, you can travel through Sofia International Airport which is 170 kilometers away from the city. For transportation to Pleven city center from Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, you can prefer Sofia taxis waiting for the passengers in front of the terminal building, or rent a car from the car rental companies having offices at the airport. Other means of transport you can prefer to travel from Sofia International Airport to Pleven include minibuses, private transfer services and buses. Hotel shuttle service on this route is not a frequently-used option. However, you can contact your hotel in Pleven and take advantage of this option, if available, to reach Pleven from the airport.

Taxi

Taxi option is among the most frequently preferred alternatives to arrive in Pleven from Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria. It is quite easy to find a taxi at Sofia International Airport. Once you get off the plane, you can take a taxi at the exit gates of the terminal building and start your journey towards Pleven. You will travel more than 163 kilometers to reach Pleven from the international airport in the capital. This often costs a high fare for the passengers who prefer traveling by taxi; however, taxis are often preferred for the comfortable and fast service they provide. The average fare to get to the city center from the airport is 90-100 Euros. Before leaving the airport, you can tell the driver about where you want to go; then, you can get information about the estimated fare you are going to pay and head towards Pleven.

Bus

You can take the bus number 84 departing from Sofia Airport and transfer to the tram in the city center, where you can head towards the train station. Once you reach the train station, you can take the train to reach Pleven. Traveling by bus, tram and train transfer is a slower and more time-consuming option compared to taxi or private transfer services, but they provide a much more affordable transfer. You can find the bus stop at the airport without having any difficulty and take the bus running between 5am and midnight.

Train

In order to reach Pleven by train from the airport in Sofia, you should firstly get to the train station in the city center by taking a taxi or bus in front of the airport terminal and then take the train to Pleven. Traveling to Pleven by train is usually a more time-consuming option than other alternatives but if you have enough time for traveling at an affordable price, you can prefer the train option conveniently.

Private Transfer Services

One of the best alternatives for those who prefer a direct and fast option from the airport to Pleven is the private transfer services that you can take anytime. If you want to take advantage of the private services providing transfer service for the passengers at fixed rates for certain distances, all you need to do is make a reservation at one of the private transfer companies of your choice before your flight to Sofia Airport. If you are traveling as a group, you can enjoy this service paying an average of 100 Euros up to 3 or 4 persons, 120 Euros for up to 8 persons, and 170 Euros up to 14 persons.

Luxury Transfer Services

During your journey from Sofia Airport to Pleven, you can book one of the luxury transfer vehicles with different passenger capacities. Luxury transfer vehicles pick up passengers in front of the terminal building and take them to their destination in Pleven. The price of this luxury service varies depending on the season and the number of passengers, but it usually ranges from 140 Euros to 180 Euros. Although the cost of luxury transfer service is high, it is possible to enjoy affordable prices by making a reservation for your departure and return journeys at the same time.

Rent a car

Once you arrive at Sofia Airport, you will find a large number of car rental offices. You can enjoy traveling without being dependent on any public transport anytime by renting a car from these offices just in a few minutes. Choice Rent A Car, AVIS, Europcar, Hertz, Enterprise, Sixt, Avtojet, Moto Pfohe, Tany 97, and Thrifty are among the global and local car rental companies providing this service at Sofia Airport. Making your reservation contacting one of these companies over the phone or the internet in advance to rent a car will save you time and help you find your rental car ready to travel without wasting time when you arrive at the airport. You may need your travel documents such as your passport as well as your driver's licence with international validity to rent a car in the city. You should get information about the documents required before renting a car. Once you rent a car, get behind the wheel and head North to get to Pleven for a journey about 200 kilometers.