British Airways
Terminal 5
- FaroSummer and early winter
- LisbonThrough the winter
3 hours
Typical direct flight time from London to Faro or Lisbon
No visa
On a British citizen passport, for up to 90 days in any 180 day period, across all Schengen countries
Before you flyYou can fly direct to Portugal from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Bristol. The busiest routes go to Faro for the Algarve, Lisbon, Porto and Funchal on Madeira. From London, the flight takes about 3 hours to Faro or Lisbon.
Direct flights from UK airports
Direct flights from the UK’s main airports, with the airline, the terminal and when each one runs.
From Heathrow2 airlines, 2 places
TAP Air Portugal
Terminal 2
- LisbonThrough the winter
From Gatwick5 airlines, 4 places
easyJet
North Terminal
- FaroSummer, winter to be confirmed
- LisbonSummer, winter to be confirmed
- PortoSummer, winter to be confirmed
- FunchalSummer, winter to be confirmed
Wizz Air
South Terminal
- FaroSummer, winter to be confirmed
British Airways
South Terminal
- FaroSummer, winter to be confirmed
- PortoSummer, winter to be confirmed
- FunchalSummer, winter to be confirmed
Jet2
South Terminal
- FaroSummer, winter to be confirmed
TAP Air Portugal
South Terminal
- LisbonSummer, winter to be confirmed
- PortoSummer, winter to be confirmed
From Stansted2 airlines, 4 places
Ryanair
- FaroThrough the winter
- LisbonThrough the winter
- PortoThrough the winter
- FunchalSummer
Jet2
- FaroSummer, winter to be confirmed
- FunchalSummer, winter to be confirmed
From Manchester4 airlines, 4 places
Jet2
Terminal 2
- FaroSummer, winter to be confirmed
- PortoSummer, winter to be confirmed
- FunchalSummer, winter to be confirmed
easyJet
Terminal 2
- FaroSummer, winter to be confirmed
- LisbonSummer, winter to be confirmed
- PortoSummer, winter to be confirmed
Ryanair
Terminal 3
- FaroThrough the winter
- LisbonThrough the winter
- PortoThrough the winter
- FunchalSummer
TAP Air Portugal
Terminal 2
- LisbonSummer, winter to be confirmed
From Birmingham1 airline, 3 places
Ryanair
- FaroThrough the winter
- LisbonThrough the winter
- PortoThrough the winter
From Edinburgh3 airlines, 4 places
Jet2
- FaroSummer, winter to be confirmed
Ryanair
- FaroThrough the winter
- LisbonThrough the winter
- PortoThrough the winter
- FunchalSummer
easyJet
- LisbonSummer, winter to be confirmed
From Bristol3 airlines, 4 places
Ryanair
- FaroThrough the winter
- PortoThrough the winter
Jet2
- FaroSummer, winter to be confirmed
- FunchalSummer, winter to be confirmed
easyJet
- FaroSummer, winter to be confirmed
- LisbonSummer, winter to be confirmed
- PortoSummer, winter to be confirmed
- FunchalSummer, winter to be confirmed
Other UK airports
We price the flights from your airport for your dates.
Tell us whether you are going to the Algarve, Lisbon, Porto or Madeira, and the UK airport that suits you.
Flight details checked October 2026. Some routes stop or run less often in winter, and we confirm the airline, days and terminal when we quote.
Places in Portugal
Flight details checked October 2026.
Faro, for the Algarve
DirectIn summer, direct from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Bristol. Through the winter, Ryanair flies from Stansted, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Bristol, with only a few Luton flights in January, and British Airways’ Heathrow flights run into November.
Lisbon
DirectDirect from Heathrow with TAP Air Portugal and British Airways, through the winter, and from Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Bristol.
London to Lisbon flightsPorto
DirectDirect from Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Bristol. Ryanair flies from Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Bristol through the winter.
Funchal, Madeira
DirectIn summer, direct from Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester, Edinburgh and Bristol. Ryanair’s flights stop for the winter, and we confirm winter flights on other airlines when we quote.
For anywhere else in Portugal, call us and we will price the flights for your dates.
Summer and winter flights
Flight details checked October 2026.
The winter timetable runs from 25 October 2026 to late March 2027. Ryanair’s own timetable shows its flights to Faro, Lisbon and Porto running through the winter from every UK airport it flies from, and its Funchal flights stopping for the winter.
British Airways and TAP fly from Heathrow to Lisbon through the winter. British Airways’ Heathrow flights to Faro thin out in November and do not run in February. For other airlines, we confirm winter flights when we quote.
Direct or with one stop
Flight details checked October 2026.
Direct
A direct flight takes you there on one plane, with no stops.
With one stop
If there is no direct flight from your UK airport to the place you want, or none on your dates, we can price flights that change planes on the way, which take longer, or a direct flight from another UK airport.
Tell us your dates and we will price each option, so you can weigh the fare against the time.
Before you fly
Passport
Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the day you arrive, and must be valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area.
Visa
Portugal is in the Schengen area. On a British citizen passport you can visit without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180 day period. The 90 days count across all Schengen countries, including any visits in the 180 days before this trip.
Entry/Exit System (EES)
The EU’s Entry/Exit System started on 12 October 2025. On a UK passport, you may be asked to register your fingerprints and a photo at the border when you arrive. It is free, there is nothing to do before you travel, and the record lasts 3 years. GOV.UK’s EES guide has the details.
ETIAS
GOV.UK says the EU is expected to start ETIAS, the European Travel Information and Authorisation System, from autumn 2026, and that no action is required from travellers at this point. The EU will announce the start date first, and GOV.UK says any website selling ETIAS now is fraudulent.
Madeira and the Azores
The FCDO’s advice covers Madeira, Porto Santo and the Azores as well as the mainland, so the same entry rules apply.
At the border
You may be asked to show an onward or return ticket and that you have enough money for your stay.
Travel advice
Read the FCDO travel advice for Portugal before you book. It says there is a high risk of wildfires in the summer season, from April to October. The advice changes, so read it again before you fly.
How we help
Tell us whether you are going to the Algarve, Lisbon, Porto or Madeira, and the UK airport that suits you.
020 7993 8474Call our team on 020 7993 8474, Mon to Sat, 8am to 8pm UK, and we will price the flights for your dates from the UK airport that suits you, then book and ticket the one you choose. We tell you what the fare includes, such as bags, and confirm the total with you before we book.
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Portugal questions
Flight details checked October 2026.
For anything else, call us on 020 7993 8474, Mon to Sat, 8am to 8pm UK.
Do I need a visa for Portugal with a British passport?
No, not on a British citizen passport, for visits of up to 90 days in any 180 day period across all Schengen countries. The same rules apply on Madeira and the Azores, and you may be asked for your fingerprints and a photo at the border.
Do I need ETIAS for Portugal?
Not yet. GOV.UK says the EU is expected to start ETIAS from autumn 2026, and that no action is required from travellers at this point.
Can I fly direct to Madeira from the UK?
Yes. In summer, British Airways and easyJet fly from Gatwick to Funchal, Jet2 from Stansted, Manchester and Bristol, easyJet from Bristol, and Ryanair from Stansted, Manchester and Edinburgh. Ryanair’s flights stop for the winter, and we confirm the others when we quote.
Can I fly to Portugal from Birmingham?
Yes. Ryanair flies direct from Birmingham to Faro, Lisbon and Porto, through the winter.
Which places in Portugal can I fly to from Manchester?
All four on this page. Ryanair flies from Terminal 3 to Faro, Lisbon and Porto through the winter and to Funchal in summer, and easyJet, Jet2 and TAP fly from Terminal 2.
How long is the flight to Portugal from the UK?
About 3 hours from London to Faro or Lisbon.