Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to London Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Faro Airport to London Stansted Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Faro and London share the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Every week, there are 24 Faro Airport to London Stansted Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, take the 06:20 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 22:05 with Ryanair.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your FAO to STN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can fly nonstop to London, the United Kingdom. Take to the skies with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Faro Airport to London Stansted Airport:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Ryanair.
Jet2 is the most punctual carrier that operates FAO to STN flights. An exceptional 92.59% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Faro Airport to London Stansted Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FAO and STN:
Barcelona Airport
Dublin Airport
Eindhoven Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to London Stansted Airport (STN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Faro Airport to London Stansted Airport flight is $33. A round-trip fare right now is $66. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 11 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from FAO to STN.
The cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to London Stansted Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Save time looking for cheap flights from FAO to STN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Faro Airport to London Stansted Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
Of the flights that depart from Faro Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
Central Faro to Faro Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near FAO? If you're catching an early flight from Faro Airport to London Stansted Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at London Stansted Airport (STN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Faro Airport to London Stansted Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near STN instead:
Grab a London Stansted Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from London Stansted Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to London Stansted Airport (STN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Faro Airport to London Stansted Airport. For a quieter experience, visit London in March.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Faro Airport to London Stansted Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FAO to STN sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've visited London, now it's time to discover more of the United Kingdom. Travel around 257 kilometres north-west to Manchester to tick off its popular sights. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another side of the United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, about 161 kilometres north-west of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are key reasons to visit.