Cheap flights from Nottingham to Faro
You can fly direct between East Midlands airport and Faro on this popular leisure route, with several carriers offering connections throughout the year. The journey takes you from central England to Portugal's Algarve coast in just under three hours of flight time.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct | — | 31 Dec 2026 | from $43 | Search 31 Dec 2026 | |
| direct | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 18 Jan 2027 | from $45 | Search 18 Jan 2027 | |
| with a stop | — | 3 Feb 2027 | from $469 | Search 3 Feb 2027 | |
| with a stop | — | 19 Jun 2027 | from $505 | Search 19 Jun 2027 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 31 October 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: December — from $43.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | from $55 | 31 Oct 2026 | |
| November 2026 | from $825 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $43 | 31 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $45 | 18 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $469 | 3 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $84 | 6 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $302 | 30 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $317 | 1 May 2027 | |
| June 2027 | from $358 | 18 Jun 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $195 | 9 Jul 2027 | |
| August 2027 | from $125 | 14 Aug 2027 | |
| October 2027 | from $75 | 5 Oct 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham | East Midlands EMA | 19 km |
| Faro | Faro FAO | 3 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
Travel costs vary noticeably across months on this route, with peak pricing during summer holidays when demand is highest. November stands out as the cheapest month for fares, coming after October prices begin to fall and before December holiday surcharges take effect. Booking ahead works well whether you plan a spring getaway or an early autumn trip.
Airlines and what to expect
The service mix on this route includes full-service carriers alongside low-cost options, each with different fare structures. TUI Airways typically bundles seat selection and baggage into base prices, while Ryanair and Jet2 charge separately for extras like checked luggage and priority boarding. Loganair Limited and Aer Lingus also operate connections, sometimes routing through their own hubs depending on schedule.
Arriving — Faro
Faro airport sits close to the city centre, roughly a ten-minute drive from downtown hotels and tourist areas. You can reach central Faro by taxi, shuttle bus or rental car after landing at this single airport serving Portugal's southern coast. The terminal is compact enough that you can clear customs quickly before heading out.
Before you go: Portugal
- 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 before you book
- Verify your passport has valid entry requirements for Portugal before booking any ticket on this route
- Check whether your airline includes checked baggage in the fare price listed online
- Confirm all flight segments appear together if you book connecting flights separately
- Review departure airport options since some carriers may serve different terminals
- Compare seasonal pricing differences between weekday and weekend travel dates
Frequently asked questions
Nottingham – Faro: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for December 2026 — $43. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Nottingham – Faro: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Jet2, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Loganair Limited.
Nottingham – Faro: are there direct flights?
Yes, direct flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Nottingham to Faro?
The distance is about 1,850 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 2 h 42 min. Direct flights were found in recent searches.
Which airports serve Nottingham – Faro?
Nottingham: East Midlands (EMA). Faro: Faro (FAO).
What is the time difference between Nottingham and Faro?
Faro is in the same time zone as Nottingham.
Nottingham — more routes
| To | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenerife | Ryanair | direct | 18 Nov 2026 | from $23 |
| Dublin | Ryanair | direct | 13 Nov 2026 | from $36 |
| Alicante | Ryanair | direct | 4 Nov 2026 | from $40 |
| Krakow | Ryanair | direct | 30 Nov 2026 | from $55 |
| Wroclaw | Ryanair | direct | 29 Dec 2026 | from $57 |
| Prague | Jet2 | direct | 23 Nov 2026 | from $57 |
| Budapest | Jet2 | direct | 16 Nov 2026 | from $60 |
| Antalya | Jet2 | direct | 31 Oct 2026 | from $97 |
| Rome | Ryanair | direct | 15 May 2027 | from $106 |
| Barcelona | Aer Lingus | with a stop | 3 Nov 2026 | from $551 |
Faro — flights from other cities
Nearby alternatives
Airports within reach of Nottingham / Faro that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper
| Route | Distance | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → Faro | 91 km from Nottingham | direct | 21 Nov 2026 | from $23 |
| Leeds → Faro | 96 km from Nottingham | direct | 11 Dec 2026 | from $46 |
| Birmingham → Faro | 69 km from Nottingham | direct | 8 Jan 2027 | from $46 |