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Typically, at least two airlines offer direct flights from Porto to London. These flights usually land at either London Gatwick or London Stansted, while British Airways offers a direct flight to London Heathrow Airport. If you're on a flight with TAP Air Portugal, you'll usually have a single layover in Lisbon en route. Flights with Air Europa often have a single stop in Madrid along the way, while Vueling operates flights with one stop in Barcelona en route.

If you're travelling to Heathrow, Gatwick or Stansted, you'll find each airport has an express train; these are the quickest way to reach the city centre. Heathrow Express travels to Paddington Station in around 15min, Gatwick Express takes around 30min to reach Victoria Station and Standsted Express takes around 45min to London Liverpool Street. The DLR is a quick option from London City Airport, and a taxi is the best from Luton.

London Gatwick offers a variety of on-site hotels to suit everyone's budget. There’s Bloc Hotel Gatwick, located in the heart of South Terminal; Hampton by Hilton and Hilton London Gatwick, for the more discerning customer; Premier Inn, situated opposite North Terminal's main entrance; Sofitel London Gatwick, with luxurious suites and amenities in North Terminal; and YOTELAIR, with 46 cabins in South Terminal.

If you're travelling for business, being close to the city centre makes the most sense. Consider booking flights to London City Airport, which is just a few minutes from the London centre. If you can't get to London City Airport, book flights to London Heathrow, which has a quick connection to the city centre.

Among airlines operating Porto to London flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection
• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Porto and London. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• easyJet
• TAP AIR PORTUGAL
• British Airways

Flights from Porto to London usually depart from Porto (OPO) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Porto to London:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $162 return via Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI), compared with $238 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $27–$139 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Porto to London most commonly connect through:

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 56% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Faro (FAO) – 4% of one-stop connections

Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Porto to London route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $234 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $288, a difference of $54. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Porto to London route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 2 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Porto to London flights, with 45% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 11%, and Night flights for 11%.

Some of the most popular sights in London are Paddington Station, London Victoria Station, and King's Cross Railway Station. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Porto to London:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 08:22
• Latest: departs at 22:25 and lands at 00:47.

The flight takes about 2h 22m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 35% above the route average of $238. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Porto to London takes 2h 22m, covering 2,112 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Porto to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $77, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

easyJet is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while TAP AIR PORTUGAL has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Porto to London flights are:

• easyJet: 83% on time
• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: 82% on time
• Ryanair: 77% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 52m, compared to 4h 59m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 5h 56m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around $10:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around $12:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· U-Save
· Europcar
· Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around $15:

· GREEN MOTION
· Budget
· Hertz
· Avis
· Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around $15:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Alamo
· Europcar
· Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around $14:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· U-Save

Return flights from Porto to London range from $165 to $331, with an average of $238 over the past 12 months. Anything below $165 counts as a good deal.