Flying from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
Porto's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Southampton.
Your SOU 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 for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Southampton Airport to Porto Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SOU and OPO include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Geneve Airport
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Porto Airport (OPO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Southampton Airport to Porto Airport flight is R 1,761. A round-trip ticket is currently R 3,152. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SOU to OPO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Southampton Airport to Porto Airport.
Finding cheap flights from SOU to OPO is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Southampton Airport to Porto Airport.
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
55.7% of flights that depart Southampton Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Southampton Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Southampton. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Southampton Airport to Porto Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to SOU:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
If you're getting in on a late Southampton Airport to Porto Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near OPO:
Travel at your own speed with a Porto Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go and see more of Porto and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Porto Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
From Porto Airport, Porto is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Southampton Airport to Porto Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Porto. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Porto is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Southampton Airport to Porto Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SOU to OPO sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Portugal waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres south of Porto, a visit to Lisbon will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Portugal, consider Amadora, roughly 274 kilometres south of Porto. Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge are highlights.
