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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Faro:

• Earliest: departs at 05:55 and lands at 08:51
• Latest: departs at 20:40 and lands at 23:36.

The flight takes about 2h 56m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from London to Faro:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London to Faro takes 2h 56m, covering 1,071 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London to Faro range from £80 to £193, with an average of £125 over the past 12 months. Anything below £80 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 3% below the route average of £125. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £124 return, compared with £130 via a stopover through Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN).

Jet2 is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Ryanair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London to Faro flights are:

• Jet2: 85% on time
• Ryanair: 83% on time
• British Airways: 82% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £17–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Faro flights, with 54% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, Evening flights for 15%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London to Faro are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £25, which is 65% below the typical average for this route.

Faro Airport (FAO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Klass Wagen
• Goldcar Rental SP
• GREEN MOTION
• AIRAUTO
• Sixt

Flights from London to Faro may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Faro (FAO).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London to Faro route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 49 minutes.

One-stop flights from London to Faro most commonly connect through:

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 90% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 2% of one-stop connections

Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the London to Faro route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £99 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £145, a difference of £46. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

6 airlines operate flights between London and Faro. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• British Airways
• Ryanair
• Jet2
• Wizz Air
• Ryanair

Flying via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 10m, compared to 6h 14m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 6h 28m via Dublin (DUB).

Among airlines operating London to Faro flights:

• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

There are no hotels at the Faro Airport but the airport is not far from the city centre and you can find accommodation nearby, for example Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto, Hospedaria Frangaria or Ibis Faro Algarve. None of them offer an airport shuttle service but you can reach them via car in under 5 minutes with Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto being within a short walking distance.

Faro Airport is located within a short distance from the centre of Faro so you can get there relatively fast with all the available modes of transport. Your best option is to order a taxi which will drive you to the city in only 10 minutes, depending on your final destination in Faro you can pay from 9£ to 22£. If you plan to go on trips outside of Faro to explore more of the Algarve region then rent a car at the airport. There is also a bus which operates from 5am to midnight but not with a lot of frequency so you might end up waiting for more than 30 minutes.

There are four Short Stay car parks and a convenient Meet & Greet option right next to the terminal building. There is also a Mid Stay park for a minimum 3-day stay and Long Stay area if you want to park your vehicle for at least 5 days. People who want to leave their car for more than a week can choose a budget-friendly JetParks area. There are free shuttles to the terminal from all the car parks.

Yes, you can connect to the internet for free at the London Gatwick Airport, but there is a limit of 90 minutes. If you will still need the internet access after reaching the limit you can purchase a longer access by Boingo Hotspot.

The airlines that serve the route between London and Faro do provide a direct flight for a great price. The journey to Portugal is only around 3 hours, and booking a flight directly is the most convenient option for this journey. You can choose between British Airways, Wizz Air, Ryan Air or Easy Jet in order to find cheap flights from London to Faro.

There are plenty of hotels located within close proximity of Faro Airport, so if you find yourself arriving late at night there always be a place available for you to catch up on your sleep.