They say that there is only 17 kms from the center of Porto to the airport – it is important hub for low-cost airlines. I fly home also by low-cost. The access to the airport is very convenient: metro is the best mode to come there. Ticket costs 1,85 euro plus the refundable cost of plastic card. But… I was surprised when I came inthe morning to the metro station – it was announced on electronic display that the next train to the airport will depart in 26 minutes!
Start early! Also because there are minimum15 stops on the route… Allow 1,5 hour for the transport and another 30 minutes to wait in the loooong line to the security control.
Security guys are strict in Porto – I had in my pack as emergency food a mini-can of meat. It was traveling with me already in 3 planes without any problem. Belive or not -in Porto airport it was confiscated. Paranoid!
I had few hours waiting in Bergamo for the connection to Gdansk. After sunny and hot Portugal it was cloudy and only 13 deg Celsius in Bergamo. I bought a ticket for the bus to the city of Bergamo. For 2.20 euro it took me to the old town overlooking the new city. The old Bergamo is not big, but worth a visit – especially basilica Santa Maria Maggiore. I was walking back to the airport by foot – yes, it is possible! Just take a free map from the tourist office and go!
We landed in Gdansk in the late evening. Cold, only 8 deg Celsius, brrrr…. Welcome home after another interesting journey to the sunny countries! And get ready for the next voyage!
