Why go
The airport is outside the historic centre, so the arrival choice shapes the first part of a stay. Public transport can suit a light-luggage arrival, while a taxi may be simpler when bags or an accommodation location make transfers awkward.
The full story
Porto's airport, Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, is in the Maia area rather than in the city centre. The key planning question is therefore not the flight itself but the onward connection. The metro provides a public-transport route toward Porto, while a taxi offers a more direct option when luggage, arrival time or a less central address changes the calculation. The centre's slopes and narrow streets are worth considering at the final stage: a station-to-hotel walk can be short on a map but difficult with bags. Airline routes, airport services, fares and journey times change, so check the airport and transport operators before travelling. Confirm your accommodation's nearest useful stop rather than assuming every central address is equally easy to reach.