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

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847 mi airlines 26/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 1h ago
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FR1276
FR Ryanair
73H
9:55 AM
WET T1
12:20 PM
GMT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR520
FR Ryanair
73H
11:40 AM
WET T1
2:05 PM
GMT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1262
FR Ryanair
73H
12:00 PM
WET
2:25 PM
GMT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR7699
FR Ryanair
73H
4:38 PM
WET
7:03 PM
GMT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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FR519
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:10 AM
GMT
8:35 AM
WET
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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FR1261
FR Ryanair
73H
11:50 AM
GMT T1
2:15 PM
WET
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1275
FR Ryanair
73H
12:05 PM
GMT
2:30 PM
WET
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Porto to London, Essex
1 carrier, 26 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 26 Flights/wk 847 mi 2h 25m nonstop 50 1-stop hubs

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, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OPO–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 26 73H 2h25
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (26 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
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OPO to STN.
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One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
3,494
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 LIS→STN
Distance from OPO 172 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 26 29
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 50m
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: WET · STN: GMT

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.
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 flights26 out / 21 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
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 approximately 2h 25m. The route covers 847 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 26 nonstop flights per week from OPO to STN. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PRG, WRO, SVQ, NTE, PSA, FAO, TRN, CGN, DUB, VIE, MXP, ALC, AGP, AMS, MLA, LIS, BGR, GLA, EWR, VLC, YYZ, FNC, MRS, RAK, HAM, MAD, FMM, BSL, EIN, GOT, LUX, BCN, TLS, BGY, CPH, ARN, BER, BUD, KTW, OSL, EDI, OTP, GVA, CDG, FCO, HHN, FKB, TNG, KRK and BLQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from STN to OPO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LIS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

OPO to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OPO to STN ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 847 miles (1,363 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via PRG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lisbon (LIS).