Travelling from Porto Airport (OPO) to London Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Porto Airport to London Stansted Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Porto and London are both in the UTC+0 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Take your pick of 21 weekly Porto Airport to London Stansted Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Ryanair is the earliest available. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 22:20.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your OPO to STN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Porto Airport to London Stansted Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in London — and maybe even more of the United Kingdom if you have time.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates OPO to STN flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Porto Airport to London Stansted Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between OPO and STN:
Madrid Airport
Luxembourg Airport
Nantes Airport
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
Of the flights that depart from Porto Airport, 75% arrive on time at their destination.
Porto Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Porto. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near OPO? If you've booked an early flight from Porto Airport to London Stansted Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London Stansted Airport (STN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Porto Airport to London Stansted Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near STN instead:
Pick up a London Stansted Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from London Stansted Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from London Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
London Stansted Airport to central London has a drive time of around 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to London Stansted Airport (STN)
The quietest month for a flight from Porto Airport to London Stansted Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit London based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Porto Airport to London Stansted Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from OPO to STN sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
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 seen the sights of London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.


