Cheap Flights from London to Faro

How to Search for Cheap Flights London to Faro

Here at Trip.com we’re here to help you find cheap flights London to Faro and plan the perfect holiday for you.

How to buy cheap flights

You can find good deals by searching for midweek flights London to Faro. You could also try varying your search terms, booking flights early or late in the day, or adding a stop.

When can I find the cheapest flights?

According to Trip.com's data, Aug is the peak month for flights London to Faro, when a return ticket can cost over £150. In contrast, during months such as Nov and Feb, passengers can find cheap flights London to Faro for around £35 return.

About Airport

Airports providing direct flights

Direct flights London to Faro depart from five airports in London including Gatwick Airport (LGW), Heathrow Airport (LHR), London City Airport (LCY), Luton Airport (LTN) and Stansted Airport (STN). All flights will arrive at Faro Airport (FAO).

Airports in Faro

There is only one international airport in Faro: Faro Airport (FAO). The airport serves the Algarve region of Portugal and is located 5 km from Faro centre.

How to get to airports in London

Travellers can reach each airport from central London by taxi, private transfer, or public transportation like trains, underground and buses.

You can choose from the fastest and most cost-effective transport choices. For London City Airport, take the Docklands Light Railway Line. For Heathrow Airport you can take the Heathrow Express train from London Paddington (approx. 15 mins). For Gatwick Airport, take the Gatwick Express from London Victoria (approx. 30 mins).

If you are flying from Luton Airport you can take a train and shuttle bus from London St. Pancras (approx. 35 mins). Finally, the Stansted Express train will take you from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport in approx. 47 mins.

How to get to downtown from airports in Faro

From Faro International Airport: you can travel by bus, or taxi.

You can catch the 16 or 14 bus from outside the terminal to Faro centre.This will cost €2.25 and the journey takes around 20 minutes.

A taxi will cost around €13 during the day (more at night) and will take roughly 10 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Note that you will be charged an additional €1.60 to use the boot for your luggage.

You can also take a taxi or shuttle bus from the airport to other destinations in the Algarve.

About Airline

Which airlines provide the route?

Several airlines provide direct flights London to Faro. These include Wizz Air, Jet2, easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways.

Fastest direct flight

The fastest direct flight is London Luton Airport to Faro Airport, and it takes 2 hr 50 mins. The longest direct flight is 3 hr 10 mins.

Cheapest flight

The cost of flights London to Faro are usually affordable but the cost does depend on the time of year you are travelling as well as the days you have chosen (weekend trips are usually more expensive). The cheapest one-way flight in Jul is £22, in Aug is £58 and in Sep is £21.

In off-peak months, flights can be found for as little as £10 one way.

Earliest and latest flights

The earliest flights London to Faro depart from London Stansted Airport (STN) at 07:10 and arrive at Faro Airport (FAO) at 10:00 with Ryanair. The latest flight departs from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) at 20:20 and arrives at Faro Airport (FAO) at 23:10 with British Airways.

About Faro

Often overlooked by tourists flocking to the Algarve or visiting the more popular cities of Lisbon and Porto, Faro is a historic city with plenty of charms. You’ll find a more authentic Portuguese experience here, especially at night when the city comes to life with buzzing bars, restaurants and music venues.

Faro is located just north of the Parque Natural de Ria Formosa, a network of saltwater lagoons and waterways filled with rare birds and wildlife. Portugal’s most pristine beaches are also nearby, including the Ilha Deserta – Deserted Island – with 6km of sandy beaches.

Tourist attractions in Faro

Faro Old Town: A city which dates back more than 2,000 years, Faro has been occupied by nearly every dynasty in the Iberian Peninsula and the buildings are a fascinating and picturesque mix of styles. As you wander through Faro’s Old Town, pause to admire the Arco da Vila with its medieval bell.

IIha Deserta: The ‘deserted island’ is a 7km stretch of sandy beaches, dunes and peaceful seas. Perfect for a day of walking or simply relaxing by the ocean.

Bone Chapel or Capela do Ossos: Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo (Carmo Church) is one of the most beautiful churches in the Algarve. But its main attraction lies beneath, in the Bone Chapel. Here, the bones and skulls of over 1,000 monks are laid in intricate designs across the walls and ceiling of this extraordinary crypt.

Popular hotels in Faro

Not sure which neighbourhood is right for you? Trip.com can help you find the best hotels in Faro.

For a luxurious stay, the 5-star 3HB Faro Hotel offers several deluxe facilities including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, restaurants and a spa.

Or for a comfortable and stylish stay at a city centre location, how about the aptly named Stay Hotel Faro Centro? If you are a traveller on a budget you’ll find a warm welcome at Hotel Alfonso III, which is located just two minutes’ walk from Faro train station.

Best time to visit Faro

Like the rest of the Algarve, Faro has an enviably stable climate with lows of 15 degrees in January – so there’s really no bad time to visit. If you like sunny weather, Jun to Sep offers average temperatures around 25-30 degrees.

Visitors who love seafood might want to try out the Gastronomy of the Sea festival in May in nearby Tavira, where chefs and fisherfolk gather to show off their catch of the day. Or for something a bit more lively, Festival F is a major music festival which takes place in Faro over three days in September.