Cheap flights from Birmingham to Porto from £49
Updated 2026-08-05
1351 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 05m with 7 airlines operating direct service from Birmingham (BHX) to Porto (OPO). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Birmingham
Birmingham serves the Midlands and is the UK's seventh-busiest airport, with strong Ryanair and Jet2 short-haul leisure networks plus full-service connections via KLM, Lufthansa and Aer Lingus to global hubs. Emirates, Qatar and Air India operate the long-haul slots. The terminal connects to Birmingham International station — eight minutes by train to Birmingham New Street — which makes it one of the better-connected UK airports for rail passengers.
Arriving in Porto
Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro is 11 km north of the city, with Metro Line E running to Trindade in 33 minutes for €2.45. TAP, Ryanair and easyJet dominate the route. Porto's port wine, Douro Valley and Foz coastline make autumn (September–October) one of the best value windows — cheaper than peak summer, with mild weather and harvest-season activity.
Who flies BHX to OPO?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Ryanair | FR | 2h 05m | Economy |
| Jet2.com | LS | 2h 05m | Economy |
| easyJet | U2 | 2h 05m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 2h 05m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 2h 05m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 2h 05m | Economy |
| Aer Lingus | EI | 2h 05m | Economy |
7 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Birmingham to Porto FAQs
Direct flights from Birmingham (BHX) to Porto (OPO) take approximately 2h 05m for the 1351 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
7 carriers operate direct service from Birmingham (BHX) to Porto (OPO): Ryanair, Jet2.com, easyJet, TUI Airways, KLM and 2 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Ryanair typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Portugal (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/portugal before booking.
Porto (OPO) is the primary international airport for Porto. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.
Anything at £59 or under sits in the cheapest quarter of recent fares on this route. The average return is £83, and the lowest we've tracked recently is £49. Fare data comes from Travelpayouts searches, refreshed on a 30-day cycle.