Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Porto Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Porto and London are both in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
You can choose from 71 weekly Porto Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with TAP Portugal is the earliest available. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 21:10.
To ensure you get on your OPO to LGW flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
With direct flights from Porto Airport to London Gatwick Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to London (and then other destinations in United Kingdom) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with:
British Airways tops the list for bookings on this route.
TAP Portugal tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for OPO to LGW flights, with 81.25% of services landing on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Porto Airport to London Gatwick Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between OPO and LGW include:
Nantes Atlantique Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Paris Orly Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
At the moment, Rs7,183 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Porto Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs23,271. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from OPO to LGW, reserve your trip eight months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Porto Airport to London Gatwick Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from OPO to LGW by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Porto Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
When it comes to Porto Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.49% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Porto Airport from central Porto, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near OPO. Whether you've booked an early flight from Porto Airport to London Gatwick Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Porto Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Grab a London Gatwick Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 80 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Porto Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the most popular month to head to London. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Porto Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you'd like to visit London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OPO to LGW in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've visited London, now it's time to explore other corners of United Kingdom. Journey about 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to tick off its popular sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Bristol is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without experiencing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.