Flying from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Porto Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Porto's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
Each week, there are 21 London Stansted Airport to Porto Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, jump on the 05:55 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 21:15 with Ryanair.
To ensure you get on your STN to OPO flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Ryanair has direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Porto Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Porto — and maybe even more of Portugal if time allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Ryanair.
The most punctual carrier operating STN to OPO flights is Ryanair. Its services arrive as planned 73.81% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Stansted Airport to Porto Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between STN and OPO include:
Madrid Airport
Ibiza Airport
Faro Airport
Handy information about London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart STN reach their destination without delay.
Central London to London Stansted Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Porto Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to STN:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
If you're getting in on a late London Stansted Airport to Porto Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near OPO:
Go where the road takes you with a Porto Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go and experience more of Porto and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Porto Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
From Porto Airport, Porto is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London Stansted Airport to Porto Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Porto. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Porto is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from London Stansted Airport to Porto Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STN to OPO in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've seen Porto. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Amadora is another sought-after destination in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres south of Porto. No journey is complete without experiencing Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.


