Flying from London to Porto Airport (OPO): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to start your journey from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Porto Airport (OPO). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Porto's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London. Porto Airport is located in Porto.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from London to OPO.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from London to OPO with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between LHR and OPO include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Porto Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Porto Airport (OPO) flight ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Decide if leaving from LGW is a better fit for your trip.
You can pick from a variety of airlines operating direct flights from London to OPO departing from LGW. Set off with any of these carriers leave the layovers behind:
On the LGW to OPO route, TAP Portugal is the airline most travellers rely on.
With 68.75% of services landing on schedule, TAP Portugal is the top on-time carrier flying between London Gatwick Airport and Porto Airport.
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to OPO flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
69.26% of flights out of London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Kick off your adventure at Stansted Airport (STN) and go straight to your destination without stopping. You can book direct flights from London to Porto Airport from here.
You can fly out of STN with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct London to OPO flight tickets.
The top choice among passengers flying between STN and OPO is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Porto Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Porto Airport (OPO)
Have a late flight from London to Porto Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near OPO and hit the pillow fast:
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Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around three weeks before your London to Porto Airport flight.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Porto Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Porto. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Porto Airport (OPO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Porto Airport is ج.م. 1,295. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 2,987. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap flights from London to OPO, book your flight ticket eight months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for finding cheap London to Porto Airport tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from London to Porto Airport (OPO)
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Porto Airport (OPO), while August is the most popular. Work out the best time to go to Porto based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your London to OPO flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Porto, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 32ºC.
January has temperatures of between 3ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Porto Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Porto
After booking your flight from London to Porto Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Porto:
Ribeira District and Rio Douro are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Porto travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Livraria Lello.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be explored after you've seen Porto. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include belém, Pasteis de Belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Portugal, head for Amadora, roughly 274 kilometres south of Porto. Roman Villa, Park Fonte das Avencas and Park Fantasia are among the biggest draws.
