Flying from London to Porto Santo Airport (PXO): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Porto Santo Airport (PXO), you'll have a good selection of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Porto Santo's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London. Porto Santo Airport is located in Porto Santo.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to PXO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you'd like to discover a new place along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from London to PXO.
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London to Porto Santo Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Porto Santo Airport with a stop at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). A main stopover between London Gatwick Airport and PXO, it's a great opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
You can arrive at LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to PXO flight:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
When reserving your flight ticket from London to Porto Santo Airport (PXO) out of Stansted Airport (STN), you can choose from a few stopover options. Consider making a pit stop at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), one of the most popular connection points on this route.
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Porto Santo Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations as expected. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Porto Santo Airport (PXO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Porto Santo Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near PXO instead:
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To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your London to Porto Santo Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Porto Santo Airport (PXO)
Right now, Rs24,873 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Porto Santo Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs46,681. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from London to PXO, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your London to Porto Santo Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Porto Santo Airport (PXO)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from London to Porto Santo Airport (PXO). August is the peak month for travel to Porto Santo. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in November.
The warmest month in Porto Santo is September, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 24ºC. Book your London to PXO flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Porto Santo Airport in March when temperatures are between 13ºC and 18ºC.
More about Porto Santo
Start your Porto Santo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Porto Santo Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Porto Santo Island, Porto Santo Marina and Pico Castelo Viewpoint are popular attractions which should feature on every Porto Santo itinerary.
