Cheap Flights from London to Porto

Porto is a coastal city situated in the northwest of Portugal. This fascinating city is becoming one of the favourite hotspots for tourists. Porto is a historic city famous for port wine production and along the banks of Douro River. This city is vibrant with narrow streets and blistering nightlife. Porto is not a highly populated city, but it is becoming a tourist destination by attracting 1.6 million footfalls every year. Porto has gained prominence as a tourist destination as it is close to many heritage cities in Northern Portugal.

Tip: Planning your flight tickets at least a month before traveling will help you save more.

Getting to Porto

Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport is the international airport of Porto city, which caters to London-Porto flight booking. The Porto Airport is the second busiest airport in Portugal, serving national and international travellers. One can reach Porto Airport through direct flights to Porto in approximately 2 hours, 25 minutes with British Airways. For economical options, you can try flights from London to Porto through Lufthansa Airlines or Air France.

Tip: Reaching the Porto city centre from OPO roughly takes 30 minutes with a taxi.

Places to Stay and Dine

For a relaxed evening walk, go to one of the lush-green parks at Porto. Crystal Palace Gardens is the city's iconic silhouette, which has beautiful walkways and sculptured topiary. Its wine cellars in Vila Nova De Gia are a must-visit for wine tasting and information on the famous Porto winemaking. Clerigos Tower is a 75-meter bell tower, which is a jewel in Porto's crown. This iconic ornate tower looks mesmerizing as it overlooks the city of Porto.

Explore the Serra Do Pillar, which is a jagged hill over the Douro river for breathtaking views and cooler evenings. Discover the Porto Cathedral for its gothic cloisters and the Chapel Frescoes. Constructed in the 13th century, this cathedral is preserved as a national monument. You will get engrossed in the beauty of the city as you wander around the streets of this cathedral.

Take time to visit Ribeira, the old city of Porto, for its wonderful street food and eateries, which offer great traditional Portuguese food. Riberia is also a hub for great nightlife and bars. Visit Rua Miguel Bombarda as it has lots of art galleries with amazing sculptures and paintings. This street is also filled with shops for clothing and designer wear. Head out to Cedofieta for gourmet shops and unique pantry back home. Look out for luxury stays near the Douro River that has a breathtaking view of the city to enjoy your stay in this fascinating city.

Tip: The ideal way to explore the Duoro River is by opting for one of the cruises.

Booking London to Porto flights is easy with Trip.com that has advanced-planning tools like Fare Alerts, which let you choose cheap flights from London. Planning your hotel booking along with flight tickets will help you save more while you enjoy your stay peacefully at Porto.