Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
London and Porto are both in the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
To ensure you catch your LHR to OPO flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Porto Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LHR and OPO include:
Paris Orly Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Porto Airport (OPO)
At the moment, R 1,209 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Porto Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,693. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LHR to OPO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Porto Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from LHR to OPO is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Porto Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Porto Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to LHR:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
If you're landing on a late London Heathrow Airport to Porto Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near OPO:
Hit the road running by picking up a Porto Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go and explore beyond Porto's main sights.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Porto Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
From Porto Airport, Porto is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Porto Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Porto based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Porto is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Porto Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to OPO sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Portugal just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres south of Porto, a visit to Lisbon will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Around 274 kilometres south of Porto, Amadora is another essential stop in Portugal. No visit is complete without checking out Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.