Travelling from London to Porto Airport (OPO): What you need to know
Organising your flight from London to Porto Airport (OPO) begins with finding the best airport to start your journey from. London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN) are the main terminals in London.
Porto Airport is located in Porto. The city's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
Your flight from London to OPO won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
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Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Porto Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Porto Airport (OPO) plane ticket out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Work out whether leaving from LGW works best for your plans.
The most popular airlines that operate direct flights from London to OPO leaving from LGW include:
On the LGW to OPO route, TAP Air Portugal is the favourite choice for most passengers.
Among the carriers operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Porto Airport, easyJet leads in on-time performance.
You can get to LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to OPO flight:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 82% of them landing within the expected time frame.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
One flight, zero drama. You can take a direct flight from London to Porto Airport leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN).
Fly out of STN with Ryanair. This leading carrier offers direct London to OPO plane tickets.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose for flights from STN to OPO.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 73.81% of its services arriving as planned.
STN is around 56 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Porto Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near London Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving without delays, STN is a dependable starting point for your trip.
About Porto Airport (OPO)
Reserve a hotel near OPO if you're catching a late flight from London to Porto Airport. Pick one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your London to Porto Airport flight.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Porto Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Porto. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Porto Airport (OPO)
R 333 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Porto Airport. Return flights start at R 739. These prices can change depending on demand.
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The best time to fly from London to Porto Airport (OPO)
August is the busiest month for flights from London to Porto Airport (OPO). Visit Porto in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Porto is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your London to OPO plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Porto Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Porto
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Porto right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from London to Porto Airport:
Your trip to Porto isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions you can't miss include Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Porto, now it's time to explore other parts of Portugal. Travel about 290 kilometres south to Lisbon to tick off its must-visit sights. From Pasteis de Belém to belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another side of Portugal, head for Amadora, roughly 274 kilometres south of Porto. Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã are among the biggest draws.