London to Porto flights
Porto lies 1,321 km (821 mi) south-west of London, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 27 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| London | Porto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Portugal |
| Population | 9 million | 252,687 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 91 m (299 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon) |
| Nearest large airport | LHR, 24 km out | OPO, 13 km out |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 4000-000–9800-051 |
What changes when you arrive in Porto
Crossing from United Kingdom into Portugal: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +351; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving London
London is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 12,799-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 40 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 44 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 49 km), London City Airport (LCY, 13 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 57 km).
Arriving in Porto
Porto is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,417-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Vila Real Airport (VRL, 76 km), Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) (VSE, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport | OPO | 13 km (8 mi) | 11,417 ft | 228 ft |
| Vila Real Airport (regional) | VRL | 76 km (47 mi) | 3,107 ft | 1,805 ft |
| Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) (regional) | VSE | 77 km (48 mi) | 4,035 ft | 2,060 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Porto from London?
1,321 km (821 mi) in a straight line, south-west of London.
How long does it take to get from London to Porto by air?
About 2 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Porto?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for London to Porto flights?
Typically London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO); Porto also has VRL, VSE.
What currency do I need in Porto?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.