Leinfelden-Echterdingen STR to Porto OPO Flights

Flights from Leinfelden-Echterdingen to Porto generally leave from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.

Stuttgart Airport is 2.6 km away from Leinfelden-Echterdingen city centre and Porto Airport is 17.1 km from Porto city centre.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leinfelden-Echterdingen and Porto including taking a train or bus.

Since both Leinfelden-Echterdingen and Porto are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.

There is a time difference of 1 h between Leinfelden-Echterdingen and Porto all year round.

The best events to attend in Porto include:

• São João Festival, a traditional celebration with street parties, fireworks, and grilled sardines
• Festa de São Pedro, a lively festival featuring music, dancing, and local cuisine
• Porto Wine Fest, a showcase of the region's famous wines with tastings and workshops
• Festas de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, a religious festival with processions and cultural activities.

The best holidays to experience in Porto include:

• Carnival, colorful parades and lively street celebrations in February
• Easter, significant religious observances and local traditions in March or April
• Portugal Day, national pride with various cultural activities in June
• Assumption of Mary, a public holiday with local festivities and traditions in August.

The best seasons to visit Porto are Spring or Fall. The best weather to explore Porto is during April-June or September-October.

For international flights we recommend to arrive 2.5 to 3 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.

Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e. G. 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs).
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.

The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.