Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Faro Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
London and Faro are in the UTC+0 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
You can take your pick of 51 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Faro Airport flights.
Your LGW to FAO flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
You can travel nonstop to Faro, Portugal. Prepare for takeoff with one of these airlines offering direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Faro Airport:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is easyJet.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier that operates LGW to FAO flights. An exceptional 87.89% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Faro Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between LGW and FAO:
Madrid Airport
Porto Airport
Toulouse Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Faro Airport flight is R 377. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 713. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from LGW to FAO, book your trip five months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Faro Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LGW to FAO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Faro Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
82% of flights departing from London Gatwick Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from LGW.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near LGW:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Faro Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
Follow your own route with a Faro Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and chase adventure across Faro and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Faro Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Faro. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Faro Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Faro. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Faro Airport for August if you want to explore Faro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to FAO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Faro, now it's time to explore other parts of Portugal. Travel about 225 kilometres north-west to Lisbon to tick off its leading sights. From Pasteis de Belém to belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 467 kilometres north of Faro, Porto is another favourite stop in Portugal. No visit is complete without checking out Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.