Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Faro Airport to London Heathrow Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Faro and London follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Flights from FAO to LHR start from 10:55 — the earliest with British Airways. The last departure is at 20:00 with British Airways. Overall, you can choose from ten weekly Faro Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your FAO to LHR flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Jetting into London (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is a breeze with British Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from Faro Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is British Airways.
Among carriers operating FAO to LHR flights, British Airways is the most consistent for on-time landings.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Faro Airport to London Heathrow Airport. These are the top stopovers between FAO and LHR:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Dublin Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
R 1,272 is currently the best price for a one-way Faro Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,708. These fares may change depending on demand.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FAO to LHR.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from FAO to LHR by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Faro Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
Of the departures from Faro Airport, 76.66% land on time at their destination.
Faro Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Faro. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near FAO? If you're catching an early flight from Faro Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Faro Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Explore without limits with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and chase adventure across London and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The quietest month for a flight from Faro Airport to London Heathrow Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to London based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Faro Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from FAO to LHR in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.