Belfast to Porto (BFS–OPO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BFS–OPO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 933 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 2 | 7M8 | 2h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Porto from Belfast
| Metric | BFS→OPO | DUB→OPO | GLA→OPO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BFS | – | 85 mi | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 25m | 2h 45m |
Travel Essentials
BFS: BST · OPO: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Belfast, it's 6:00 PM in Porto.
British passport holders enter Portugal (and the entire Schengen Area) visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit.
No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can request proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds (Portugal suggests EUR 75 per day or EUR 40 per day plus confirmed accommodation). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen states. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026.
Direct flights from London to Lisbon run about 2 hours 40 minutes, to Faro about 2 hours 50 minutes. Portugal uses the euro. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Post-Brexit, UK nationals use non-EU passport lanes at Portuguese airports. A UK driving license is valid for short visits. The Algarve and Madeira are popular UK corridors with high frequency from multiple London airports plus regional departures from Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh.
BFS–OPO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BFS to OPO
Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BFS to OPO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BFS to OPO ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 933 miles (1,502 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via GVA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dublin (DUB) and Glasgow (GLA).