Cheap flights from London to Faro

Fares on this route tend to dip in October, which is the cheapest month for the London–Faro run. Summer is the busiest stretch, when the Algarve fills up with holidaymakers; spring and autumn give you warm days and quieter beaches, and winter stays mild, with fewer flights and softer demand. Weekday departures usually cost less than weekend ones, and Friday and Sunday evenings are the ones to dodge if you can be flexible. Book well ahead for school holidays and half-term weeks in both countries, and leave it later in the shoulder months, when seats are easier to find.

Low-cost carriers do most of the flying here: Easyjet, Ryanair, Ryanair UK, Wizz Air UK and Jet2 all sell seats on this route, alongside Norwegian, Norwegian International, EasyJet Europe and Portug. Most fares are no-frills, so the ticket usually covers a seat and a small cabin bag, with checked luggage, seat choice and food priced on top — check what each fare includes before you compare. Full-service options are thin, so if you want a flexible ticket or a meal included, expect to connect rather than fly non-stop.

Faro airport is the only airport serving the city, and it sits close to the centre — a short drive or bus ride rather than a long transfer. Buses run between the terminal and the town centre through the day, taxis and pre-booked transfers wait outside arrivals, and car hire desks sit in the terminal if you plan to explore the coast. In peak summer the roads along the Algarve get busy and car hire queues build up, so allow extra time on arrival and again on the way back for your flight. If you land late, check the last departure of your chosen bus or shuttle before you rely on it.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Portuguese

Emergency number

112

Driving side

right

Calling code

+351

Internet domain

.pt

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Faro

65 k (2011)

Time zone

UTC+00 (Europe/Lisbon)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which London airport your fare leaves from, since Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City are far apart.
• Confirm what your low-cost fare includes, because bags and seat selection are usually added at checkout.
• If your itinerary has a connection, keep both legs on one ticket so a delay is covered.
• Carry a valid passport and check the entry rules for Portugal before you fly.
• Compare your dates against the price calendar, since October is the cheapest month and summer is the busiest.