Journey from the UK
How long is the flight to Portugal?
About 2h 30m from LondonUnder 3 hoursChecked 22 October 2026
About 2¼ hours to Porto, 2½ to Lisbon and 2¾ to Faro. Madeira takes about 3¾ to 4 hours. Mainland Portugal and Madeira are on the same time as the UK all year.
- Under 3 hours
- 3 to 6 hours
- 6 to 10 hours
- 10 hours or more
RatingUnder 3 hours
Areas covered5 on this page
Faro, for the Algarve, has direct flights from almost every UK airport. Lisbon and Porto are city-break routes from most big airports.
Flight times from London
- Porto (OPO)Under 3 hours
About 2¼ hours.
- Lisbon (LIS)Under 3 hours
About 2½ hours.
- Faro (FAO) for the AlgarveUnder 3 hours
About 2¾ hours.
- Madeira (FNC)3 to 6 hours
About 3¾ to 4 hours.
- The Azores (PDL)3 to 6 hours
About 4 hours, and 1 hour behind the UK.
The journey at a glance
Flight from LondonAbout 2h 30m
Distance1,714 km
Time differenceSame time as the UK
Main airportFAO
Straight-line estimate for a direct flight from Heathrow. Real flights often take longer.
Before you go
- From Scotland and the north of England, add around 30 minutes.
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Questions people ask
Is there a time difference with Portugal?
No. Mainland Portugal and Madeira use the same time as the UK. Only the Azores are different, 1 hour behind.