Travelling from London to Faro Airport (FAO): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Faro Airport (FAO), you'll have your choice of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
2 hours 55 minutes is the average travel time for a direct London to Faro Airport flight.
Faro (where Faro Airport is located) and London share the UTC+0 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
Take your pick of 10 direct services each week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Faro Airport (FAO). This is the busiest route, with British Airways offering a 6:45am departure from LHR to FAO.
Your flight from London to FAO won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can book a direct flight from London to Faro Airport (FAO) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
British Airways is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from London to Faro Airport departing from LHR.
Most travellers choose to book seats with British Airways from LHR to FAO.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 75.0% of its services arriving on schedule.
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London to Faro Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Faro Airport (FAO) flight ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Work out whether departing from LGW makes the most sense for you.
When leaving from LGW, you can pick from a range of airlines that offer direct flights from London to FAO. Reach cruising altitude with one of these carriers:
On the LGW to FAO route, easyJet is the preferred choice of many.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier flying from London Gatwick Airport to Faro Airport, with 76.04% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your London to FAO flight, unwind in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Get ready to board and go from Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Faro Airport are available from here.
Cruise through the skies with one of these airlines that offer direct London to FAO flight tickets from STN:
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Ryanair from STN to FAO.
Ryanair is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Faro Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Faro Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
Grab a Faro Airport rental car and explore Faro and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your London to Faro Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Faro. The time it takes to get there by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Faro Airport (FAO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Faro Airport is ر.ق. 65. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 129. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Score cheap flights from London to FAO by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
October is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a London to Faro Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from London to Faro Airport (FAO)
January is the quietest month for flights from London to Faro Airport (FAO), while August is the most popular. Find the best time to go to Faro based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your London to FAO flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Faro, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 29ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Faro Airport in January when temperatures are between 9ºC and 16ºC.
More about Faro
After booking your flight from London to Faro Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Faro:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Lighthouse Beach, Ilha Deserta and Eating Algarve Food Tours are attractions you won't want to skip in Faro.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Faro. Around 209 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include belém, Pasteis de Belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Portugal, head for Amadora, about 225 kilometres north-west of Faro. Roman Villa, Park Fonte das Avencas and Park Fantasia are among the biggest draws.
