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OPO to LHR Turbulence Forecast

Is the Porto to London flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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Porto · London · 2h 30m
5.3
Turb Score
2h 30m
Duration
872 nm
Distance
33,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
light-moderate
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for OPO–LHR

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About the OPO–LHR route

The Porto to London route is a short European hop covering just 1,004 miles — one of the smoothest types of flights available. At cruising altitude of around 33,000 feet, the aircraft rarely encounters significant turbulence. Rough weather in northern Europe during winter can occasionally cause bumps during climb or descent.

The route is served by TAP Air Portugal, Ryanair, easyJet on Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 33,000 feet over a distance of 1,004 miles (872 nautical miles).

💡 Tip: Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent.

Turbulence levels on OPO–LHR

What to expect at each phase of the flight

SmoothDeparture & arrival — climb and descent phases are generally calm
LightMinor bumps — drink stays in your cup, walking feels slightly unsteady
ModerateNoticeable bumps — stay seated with seatbelt on, service may pause
HeavyStrong jolts — unsecured items move, crew seated. Rare but possible

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Best time to fly OPO–LHR

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on OPO–LHR

Airbus A320

Front
Rows 1–13
Light
✓ Wing
Rows 14-20
Smoothest
Rear
Rows 21+
Rougher
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Porto to London flight turbulent?
The OPO–LHR route typically experiences light-moderate turbulence. The turbulence score for this route is 5.3/100.
When is turbulence worst on OPO to LHR?
Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.
Which seat is smoothest on OPO to LHR?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Airbus A320 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 14-20. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from OPO to LHR?
The OPO to LHR flight takes approximately 2h 30m, covering 1,004 miles (872 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly OPO to LHR?
The main airlines operating this route are TAP Air Portugal, Ryanair, easyJet, flying Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft.