Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Faro Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Faro's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
Each week, there are ten London Heathrow Airport to Faro Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, go for the 07:15 British Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 16:15 with British Airways.
To ensure you get on your LHR to FAO flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
British Airways is your ticket to exploring Faro (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Portugal!). Check out the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Faro Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is British Airways.
With 75.0% of its services arriving as planned, British Airways is the most punctual carrier offering LHR to FAO flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Faro Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LHR and FAO include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Faro Airport flight is $127. A return fare is currently $243. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from LHR to FAO by booking three months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Faro Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LHR to FAO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Faro Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel close to LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Faro Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Faro Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near FAO:
Grab a Faro Airport rental car and explore Faro and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Faro Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
From Faro Airport, Faro is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Faro Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Faro. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Faro Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to FAO in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Faro has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Portugal waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres north-west of Faro, a trip to Lisbon will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Portugal, head for Porto, about 467 kilometres north of Faro. Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River are among the biggest draws.