Travelling from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Porto Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Liverpool and Porto are both in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
To ensure you catch your LPL to OPO flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Getting to Porto (and then seeing more of Portugal!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Porto Airport.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Porto Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between LPL and OPO:
Dublin Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) to Porto Airport (OPO)
At the moment, R 421 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Porto Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 792. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from LPL to OPO by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Porto Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LPL to OPO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Porto Airport.
Handy information about Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
Of all flights departing from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 74.3% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Liverpool John Lennon Airport from central Liverpool, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near LPL? If you're boarding an early flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Porto Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Porto Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OPO instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Porto Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go to explore Porto and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Porto Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
From Porto Airport, Porto is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Porto Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Porto. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Porto Airport for August if you'd like to go to Porto during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LPL to OPO around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Portugal you'll want to see. About 274 kilometres south of Porto, a trip to Lisbon will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Portugal, consider Amadora, roughly 274 kilometres south of Porto. Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge are key reasons to visit.
