Compare Portugal flights

It's easy to shop around for cheap flights to Portugal. UK airports offer an abundance of direct services to airports across the country, from Faro in the south to Porto in the north. That's partly because Portugal is one of the most popular destinations in Europe.

It sits on the southwestern edge of the continent, with Spain on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other; with classic package holidays in the Algarve, cultural city breaks in Lisbon, river cruises on the Douro, and much more, it is a long-standing favourite with holidaymakers – and that shows no sign of changing.

Portugal is hugely popular as a summer holiday destination, which means there is considerable seasonal variation in flight prices. Prices peak during July and August, when the kids are on school holidays, and the variation is most noticeable for flights to Faro, the gateway to the Algarve. If you’ll be travelling during this period, a number of budget airlines offer services that can work out cheaper, including easyJet, Vueling, and Norwegian.

If you’re not tied to the school holidays, you might want to consider visiting Portugal outside the peak season, which can save you money and keep you away from the crowds. The spring is a great time to visit Portugal, when the countryside is in bloom and the weather is warm, but not too hot.

The average non-stop flight from the UK to Portugal takes between 2 hours 35 minutes and 3 hours, depending on your exact route. Indirect flights are available, and usually stop in Madrid or Barcelona; these flights can take from around 4 hours to over 12 hours in total. Most of the time you won’t save any money this way, but it is worth checking indirect flights if you struggle to find cheap deals elsewhere.

Many visitors to Portugal are drawn by the country’s stunning Atlantic coastline, with its rugged scenery and sandy beaches. If it’s a classic Portuguese beach escape you’re after, a good place to start is the Algarve, where you’ll find tourist-friendly resort towns such as Albufeira alongside spots of wild natural beauty, among them the wetlands and lagoons of the Rio Formosa. Search out cheap deals on our Portugal holiday page.

Portugal is also popular with culture tourists, with its two biggest cities counting among the oldest in Europe. The capital, Lisbon, is a photogenic foodie hub strewn with Gothic masterpieces, while Porto promises historic architecture and a scenic riverside dotted with port wine warehouses (almost all of which have bars you can drop into for a sample or three!).

If you can't choose between beach and culture, the answer is a Portugal road trip. Hire a car from your destination airport, hit the road, and take in as much of this fabulous country as you can.