Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Porto Airport.
Porto's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
You can choose from 30 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Porto Airport flights. The 05:20 departure with easyJet is the earliest available. TAP Air Portugal operates the latest service of the day at 21:30.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LGW to OPO flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Porto Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Porto holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of Portugal:
TAP Air Portugal has the highest passenger demand on this route.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier that operates LGW to OPO flights. An exceptional 81.4% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Porto Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LGW and OPO include:
Bilbao Airport
Toulouse Airport
La Rochelle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Porto Airport (OPO)
Rs10,172 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Porto Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs23,504. These fares may change based on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from LGW to OPO, book your trip eight months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Porto Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LGW to OPO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Porto Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
82% of flights departing from London Gatwick Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from LGW.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Porto Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LGW:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Porto Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near OPO instead:
Explore without limits 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.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Porto Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Porto Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Porto. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Porto Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Porto based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Porto Airport for August if you'd like to visit Porto during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to OPO in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Portugal waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres south of Porto, a trip to Lisbon will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Around 274 kilometres south of Porto, Amadora is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.








