Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Porto Airport to Manchester Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Manchester's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Porto.
Flights from OPO to MAN start from 06:15 — the first with Ryanair. The last departure is at 20:50 with easyJet. Overall, there are nine weekly Porto Airport to Manchester Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your OPO to MAN flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Porto Airport to Manchester Airport, so jetting off to Manchester (and then exploring more of the United Kingdom!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Ryanair.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for OPO to MAN flights is Ryanair.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Porto Airport to Manchester Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between OPO and MAN include:
Dublin Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Nantes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
Currently, £19 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Porto Airport to Manchester Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £39. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from OPO to MAN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Porto Airport to Manchester Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from OPO to MAN is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Porto Airport to Manchester Airport.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
When it comes to Porto Airport's on-time performance, 75% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Porto Airport is about 11 kms (7 miles) from central Porto. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Porto Airport to Manchester Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near OPO:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey 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:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Manchester Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice to explore Manchester and beyond.
Booking your ride from Manchester Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Porto Airport to Manchester Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Manchester in March.
Book your flight from Porto Airport to Manchester Airport for July if you'd like to go to Manchester during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 23ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from OPO to MAN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Manchester. Around 257 kms (160 miles) away to the south-east, its top attractions include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
If you're eager to discover another corner of the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, roughly 113 kms (70 miles) south of Manchester. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and The Library of Birmingham are among its highlights.


