Porto to London, Essex (OPO–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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847 mi airlines charter/private 23/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 43m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FR1262
FR Ryanair
73H
6:15 AM
WEST
8:40 AM
BST
2h 25m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1276
FR Ryanair
73H
12:56 PM
WEST T1
3:21 PM
BST
2h 25m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR7699
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:25 PM
WEST T1
8:50 PM
BST
2h 25m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR520
FR Ryanair
7M8
7:10 PM
WEST
9:35 PM
BST
2h 25m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR519
FR Ryanair
73H
6:35 AM
BST T1
9:00 AM
WEST
2h 25m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1275
FR Ryanair
73H
1:05 PM
BST T1
3:25 PM
WEST
2h 20m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1261
FR Ryanair
7M8
5:40 PM
BST
8:05 PM
WEST
2h 25m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR7700
FR Ryanair
73H
8:30 PM
BST T1
10:55 PM
WEST
2h 25m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
NTE Nantes 3h 55m TOTPU2 FRRK Nantes (NTE) to London, Essex flights
LIS Lisbon 4h 30m ACADAY FRRK Lisbon (LIS) to London, Essex flights
CCF Carcassonne 4h 35m FR FR Carcassonne (CCF) to London, Essex flights
EIN Eindhoven 4h 43m FR FR Eindhoven (EIN) to London, Essex flights
IBZ Ibiza (Eivissa) 4h 58m FRU2 BABYFR Ibiza (Eivissa) (IBZ) to London, Essex flights
BCN Barcelona 5h FRIBLA FRRK Barcelona (BCN) to London, Essex flights
FAO Faro 5h 5m FR FRLS Faro (FAO) to London, Essex flights
SVQ Seville 5h 10m FR FR Seville (SVQ) to London, Essex flights
MAD Madrid 5h 19m ADATAZ FRRKTK Madrid (MAD) to London, Essex flights
DUB Dublin 5h 25m FR FRRK Dublin (DUB) to London, Essex flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Porto to London, Essex
1 carrier, 23 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 847 mi 2h 25m nonstop

OPO–STN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 847 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OPO–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 23 73H, 7M8 2h25
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (23 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, OPO to STN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OPO to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
77
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6,243
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach London, Essex from Porto

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric OPO→STN SCQ→STN LIS→STN
Distance from OPO 115 mi 172 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 23 3 24
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 10m 2h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of OPO with service to London Stansted Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
London, Essex is 0 hours the same as Porto.
OPO: WEST · STN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Porto, it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
847 mi / 1,363 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Portuguese passport holders enter the UK without a visa for stays up to 6 months. Since April 2025, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) must be obtained before travel. The ETA costs GBP 16, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and allows multiple visits. Apply online or through the UK ETA app.

OPO–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Porto to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance847 mi / 1,363 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights23 out / 23 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OPO
IATA / ICAOOPO / LPPR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr15.9M
Elevation228 ft / 69 m
Destination: STN
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OPO to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport to London Stansted Airport take about 2h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 847 miles.
1 airline operates flights from OPO to STN: Ryanair.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nantes Atlantique, Lisbon Humberto Delgado and Carcassonne Salvaza.
Yes, return flights from STN to OPO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SCQ and LIS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from OPO to STN

Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

OPO to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OPO to STN is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 847 miles (1,363 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nantes Atlantique, Lisbon Humberto Delgado and Carcassonne Salvaza. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) and Lisbon (LIS).