Cheap flights from Birmingham to Porto

December is the cheapest month on this route, so a trip early in the winter can leave more of your budget for the trip itself. Across the rest of the year, prices follow the usual pattern: fares climb towards the destination's summer and the school holidays, and ease again in the shoulder months. Booking a few weeks ahead usually beats leaving it to the last minute, and midweek departures tend to be quieter on the wallet than Friday or Saturday flights. Keep an eye on December and January if your dates are flexible.

The difference you actually feel is in what the fare covers. Ryanair, Easyjet, Jet2 and Vueling Airlines run the low-cost end: direct flights, tight baggage rules, and extras charged separately. KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, Air France and Eurowings sit on the full-service side, though several of them reach Porto with a connection through their own hubs rather than flying nonstop. If you travel with a checked bag or want a flexible ticket, compare the total cost against the low-cost total before you commit either way.

You land at Porto airport, which sits a short drive outside the city. The metro links the terminal with central Porto, and buses and taxis cover the same ground for those with heavy luggage or an early arrival. The airport is compact and easy to navigate, so getting from gate to ground transport rarely takes long. Give yourself a little extra time on the way back in the destination's summer months, when the terminal sees its heaviest traffic.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Portuguese

Emergency number

112

Driving side

right

Calling code

+351

Internet domain

.pt

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Porto

273 k (2025)

Time zone

UTC+00 (Europe/Lisbon)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Birmingham has a single airport, so confirm your departure terminal and time before you set off.
• Check the carry-on size and baggage allowance for your airline, since the low-cost fares include the smallest option only.
• If your itinerary combines separate tickets with a connection, leave enough time between flights in case the first one slips.
• Make sure your passport meets the entry requirements for Portugal, including its validity beyond your return date.
• Compare December fares against the shoulder months if your travel dates are flexible.
• Look at the price calendar rather than a single date — shifting by a day can change the fare noticeably.