Flights to Portugal
This is by far the quickest, most efficient way to travel, especially if you have little baggage. Flights are available either through your local travel agencies, or contact the airlines direct, or check out some of the latest cheap deals on the Internet.
Telephone airlines direct, especially for flights to Lisbon. Amongst others:
TAP (Portuguese airlines): (020) 7828 0262
BA: 0845 773 3377
Swiss: 0845 601 0956
Lufthansa: 0845 773 7747
KLM: 0870 507 4074
Portugalia: 0870 755 0025 (from Manchester)
Air2000: 0870 240 1402
EasyJet: 0870 600 0000
Monarch: 0870 0405040
There are now twice-daily flights to Oporto from London Stansted with Ryanair.
There are of course many charter flights to Faro in the summer, along with package deals, which sometimes offer a cheaper way to get yourself out there in the first place. On offer over the winter are cheap long-stay holidays, designed for those wishing to escape the British winter blues, but certainly affording an ideal opportunity to reach your destination: they provide cheap, good accommodation in large hotel complexes whilst you look around for alternatives.
Ask at your local travel agent for other long-stay deals or contact the Portuguese Trade and Tourism Office (ICEP) for more information on travel to Portugal, Tel: (020) 7494 1441.They have a comprehensive Tour Operators Guide, updated annually.
Student travel agencies often have bargain flights and you don't always have to be a student to qualify. Try STA travel (most university campuses), London branch on (020) 7361 6161, or Campus Travel on (020) 7730 3402.
