Flying from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Liverpool Airport to Porto Airport.
Liverpool and Porto follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your LPL to OPO flight.
During popular months like September, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Getting to Porto (and then seeing more of Portugal!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Liverpool Airport to Porto Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering LPL to OPO flights, with 66.67% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Liverpool Airport to Porto Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LPL and OPO:
Madrid Airport
Dublin Airport
Geneva Airport
Handy information about Liverpool Airport (LPL)
86% of flights departing from Liverpool Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of LPL.
Liverpool Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Liverpool. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near LPL? If you're catching an early flight from Liverpool Airport to Porto Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
Reserve a hotel close to OPO if you're taking a late Liverpool Airport to Porto Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Porto Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go and explore beyond Porto's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Porto Airport about three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
The quietest month for a flight from Liverpool Airport to Porto Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Porto based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Liverpool Airport to Porto Airport for August if you want to visit Porto during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LPL to OPO around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Portugal waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres south of Porto, a visit to Lisbon will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Portugal, consider Amadora, about 274 kilometres south of Porto. Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã are key highlights.