Cheap flights from Manchester to Porto

November is the cheapest month on this route, so if your dates are flexible, that is where fares tend to sit lowest. The price calendar covers the whole year from October through September, and fares usually climb towards the destination's summer and the school holidays. Midweek departures often cost less than weekend ones, and travelling outside the Portuguese holiday peaks keeps both the fare and the airport calmer.

Start with what the fare includes: on Ryanair, Ryanair UK, Easyjet, EasyJet Europe and Jet2, the base ticket usually covers little more than a small cabin bag, and checked luggage, seat selection and priority boarding are where the extras appear. TAP Portugal, Vueling Airlines, Iberia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Air France sell fuller fares, though their cheapest tickets can carry similar restrictions. The low-cost carriers fly direct; TAP, Iberia, KLM and Air France route you through their own hubs, which adds time but can suit certain schedules.

Porto Airport is a compact, modern facility, so arrivals are brisk: walking times are short and waits at passport control are usually brief on flights from the UK. The metro links the terminal directly to the city in well under an hour, taxis and ride services queue just outside, and buses cover areas the metro misses. Keep the terminal layout in mind when arranging pickups, as exits are clearly split by level.

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

• If you book a connecting itinerary on separate tickets, check that the layover leaves room for a missed first flight.
• Compare baggage rules before choosing a low-cost fare, since cabin and checked allowances differ sharply between carriers.
• Manchester has a single airport, so confirm your departure is from Manchester International and note the terminal.
• Check passport validity and any entry requirements for Portugal before you travel.
• Look at the price calendar across the year, since fares shift noticeably between autumn and the summer months.
• Check whether your return is direct or connects through another hub, as the airlines differ on this.