Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Porto Airport to London Gatwick Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Porto and London are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
Take your pick of 30 weekly Porto Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with TAP Air Portugal is the earliest you can take. British Airways operates the last service of the day at 21:25.
Your OPO to LGW flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Porto Airport to London Gatwick Airport, so getting to London (and then seeing more parts of the United Kingdom!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is TAP Air Portugal.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier operating OPO to LGW flights. An exceptional 82.35% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Porto Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between OPO and LGW:
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Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
75% of flights that leave from Porto Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Porto to Porto Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to OPO? If you're boarding an early flight from Porto Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Porto Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Travel at your own pace with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and see more of London and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Porto Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the most popular month to head to London. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Porto Airport to London Gatwick Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from OPO to LGW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, about 161 kilometres north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are the start of reasons to visit.