Travelling from Porto Airport (OPO) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Porto Airport to Manchester Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Manchester's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Porto.
Choose from seven weekly Porto Airport to Manchester Airport flights. The 07:15 departure with Ryanair is the earliest you can take. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 21:50.
Leave enough time to catch your OPO to MAN flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Porto Airport to Manchester Airport, so jetting off to Manchester (and then discovering more of United Kingdom!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for OPO to MAN flights is Ryanair.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Porto Airport to Manchester Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between OPO and MAN:
Nantes Atlantique Airport
Bordeaux Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
Right now, $29 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Porto Airport to Manchester Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $62. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from OPO to MAN by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Porto Airport to Manchester Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
When it comes to Porto Airport's on-time performance, 74.49% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Porto Airport from central Porto, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Porto Airport to Manchester Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near OPO:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Porto Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAN instead:
Grab a Manchester Airport rental car and discover Manchester and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Surprice are leading providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Manchester Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport to central Manchester has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Porto Airport to Manchester Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Manchester based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Porto Airport to Manchester Airport for July if you want to go to Manchester during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OPO to MAN sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Manchester has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres south-east of Manchester, a trip to London will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Around 113 kilometres south of Manchester, Birmingham is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.