Travelling from Porto Airport (OPO) to London: what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Porto (the location of Porto Airport).
Porto Airport (OPO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is the most traveled route, with 71 weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from OPO to LGW is with easyJet at 21:10. Choose the first departure with TAP Air Portugal at 06:00 if you want to get on your way earlier.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from OPO to London. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Reserve a direct flight from Porto Airport to London and skip the connections. OPO offers nonstop options to these London airports:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Stansted Airport (STN)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
Direct flights from Porto Airport to London are operated by numerous airlines. Book your journey with one of these:
We make it easy to find a flight from OPO to London that includes a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You can visit United Kingdom for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Portugal. But before booking your flight tickets from Porto Airport to London, double-check for the newest rules and regulations. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documents if your trip is for business or another reason.
The journey from central Porto to OPO takes around 49 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a convenient hotel close to OPO? If you're boarding an early flight from Porto Airport to London, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to London
ر.ق. 60 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Porto Airport to London. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 216. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book 11 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from OPO to London.
The cheapest month for tickets from Porto Airport to London is July. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest travel date.
Locking in a cheap ticket from OPO to London is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when the price has dropped.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Porto Airport to London, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London takes around 57 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour and 1 minute.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Porto Airport to London, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Once your flight from Porto Airport to London has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 1 hour and 19 minutes by car. Central London is roughly 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
The trip will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from OPO to London, kick back at a hotel near LGW. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Porto Airport to London while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to London, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Porto Airport to London in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from OPO to London in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from Porto Airport to London, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
Big Ben and The British Museum are just two of the popular attractions to put on your London travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Buckingham Palace.
Complete your London trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in London and see the sights on your own schedule. Easily compare rates in one place to find your ideal ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Porto Airport to London.
