£28+ Cheap flights to Porto

Summer is the most popular time to take a flight to Porto and spend sunny days exploring the city or on the beaches in the surrounding areas. Average temperatures are comfortable, between 16 and 27 degrees Celsius, however, it can rise to a scorching 40 degrees, so make sure you pack some sunscreen. Summer also has low humidity, cooling breezes, although occasionally there are showers and a haze can be noticed across the city. Other peak seasons to consider when booking flights to Porto include school holiday periods when beaches will be packed and during major annual events, which usually see an influx of people. June, when the cultural calendar is in full swing, is a great month and popular time to visit. Long preparations are made throughout the whole month, for the celebration of Sao Joao, Saint John, on the night of the 23 June. Residents of Porto, Portuguese natives and tourists from all over the world, flock to the city to enjoy one of the liveliest street parties and longest nights of the year in Porto. There are also free concerts in the City Park and the historical city centre, as well as an impressive fireworks display. August also hosts a large celebration for Assumption Day, which is marked by parades and street parties which continue from morning to night. Mid-September is the beginning of the rainy season, but the rain usually sets in during October and peaks in December. The rainfall continues into May, but eases off slightly in March/April, which sees beautiful flowers and trees bloom. Winters are mild in Porto, with temperatures generally ranging between 5 and 15 degrees and rarely dipping below 0 at night. There are still sunny periods to be enjoyed throughout winter. If you don’t mind rain, pack the wet weather gear and visit during the winter months. This is also the off season so you are more likely to find a cheap flight to Porto and better rates on accommodation.

Porto (or Oporto) is Portugal’s second-largest city and home to many of the country’s most important exports. It’s where port wine was first stored, where travellers can find the best pottery in Portugal, and it boasts some of the best seafood markets in the country. Porto’s historic city centre is a Unesco World Heritage Site and arguably one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal. Wine cellars are lined up along the river banks and restaurants and bars are strategically placed along the riverfront. Find a cheap flight to Porto and walk through the city centre and pay close attention to Porto’s buildings. They may look faded, but their coloured tiles and murals add to their authentic beauty. Exquisite hand-painted tiles can be found on church walls and inside many of Porto’s buildings. Stop by Oporto Cathedral to see its complex gold-gilded ornamentation and statues. This astounding style is repeated in many churches around the city, even those built in different eras, and some have beguiling appearances like the Do Carmo Church with its intricate mosaics on its outside walls. This level of detail and artisanship extends to many other Oporto buildings too, such as the Livraria Lello, a 19th-century bookshop considered one of the most beautiful in the world. The Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis displays the work of Porto-born sculptor Soares dos Reis. The museum opened in 1840 and also displays work by Dutch, Italian, French and Flemish masters. A large display of Portuguese works includes ceramics, glassware, furniture and gold and silverwork. The church of St. Francis dates back to 1383 and has a beautifully decorated Baroque interior from the 17th and 18th centuries. Gold-gilded cherubs, flower garlands, animals and fruit cornucopia garnish the pillars and columns and wide, marble Gothic arches make for a beautiful sight. Oporto is famous for its port wine and the best place to sample all of the region’s offerings is the Solar Vinho do Porto in the Quinta de Macieirinha. Knowledgeable hosts will offer you tastes of port, complimentary snacks and some history about the port-making process. The atmosphere is relaxed and upscale, with roses covering the villa. You can also explore a museum displaying a small collection of paintings and 18th century furniture. Oporto’s suburb Vila Nova de Gaia is home to more than 50 wine companies. The companies operate in lodges that offer tours and tastings. One of the best known is Sandemans, which occupies a 16th-century convent. The city sits on the south bank of the River Douro on top of an ancient fortified village.

Travelers will need to book flights to Porto (OPO) if they wish to fly to Porto. The Porto airport is 6.8 mi from the city center. There are 3 flights from London to Porto per day from 11 different airlines.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Porto on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ryanair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Porto.

Porto is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Porto. One-way flights to Porto typically cost £15, while return flights cost around £36.

A return flight to Porto will typically cost around £128, however they can be found for as little as £47.

For those looking to save time traveling to Porto, Bristol offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 5 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Porto can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Porto has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Room near the airport is the closest property to Porto (0.0 mi away from Porto).