Flying from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
London and Porto share the same timezone, UTC+0.
Your SEN to OPO flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Southend Airport to Porto Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SEN and OPO:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Porto Airport (OPO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Southend Airport to Porto Airport flight is R 1,156. A return fare is currently R 2,324. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from SEN to OPO, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from London Southend Airport to Porto Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SEN to OPO.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Southend Airport to Porto Airport.
Handy information about London Southend Airport (SEN)
77.91% of flights that leave from London Southend Airport land at their destination on time.
Central London to London Southend Airport is around 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Southend Airport to Porto Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to SEN:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to OPO if you're catching a late London Southend Airport to Porto Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Porto Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go and chase adventure across Porto and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Porto Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Porto Airport to central Porto has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
The quietest month for a flight from London Southend Airport to Porto Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Porto based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from London Southend Airport to Porto Airport for August if you'd like to explore Porto during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SEN to OPO sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Porto. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Amadora is another essential stop in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres south of Porto. No journey is complete without dropping by Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.