El Al has officially announced its return to one of the most popular destinations among Israeli travellers: direct flights between Tel Aviv and Porto are back.
Porto and Lisbon on one trip
The airline is resuming its Porto service alongside its existing flights to Lisbon. Having both cities on the schedule gives travellers more flexibility and makes it easy to plan an “open-jaw” trip – flying into one city and home from the other, and travelling between them by train in around three hours.
Why visit Porto?
Portugal’s second city is one of the most charming in Europe. Its colourful old town, the Ribeira, tumbles down the hillside to the Douro River and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include:
- Crossing the iconic Dom Luís I bridge for views over the river.
- Visiting the port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia.
- Admiring the blue-and-white azulejo tiles at São Bento railway station.
- Taking a river cruise or a day trip into the Douro Valley wine region.
- Exploring the city’s food scene, from fresh seafood to pastel de nata custard tarts.
Planning your trip
For ideas on what to see, read our guide to Porto’s top sights, and if you are combining it with the capital, our Lisbon attractions guide. To learn more about the airline, see our El Al profile and our comparison of El Al fare types.
