Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Faro Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
London and Faro follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Every week, there are 11 London Heathrow Airport to Faro Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, go for the 06:45 British Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 16:20 with British Airways.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your LHR to FAO flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
British Airways has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Faro Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Faro — and maybe even more of Portugal if time allows.
British Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The most punctual carrier operating LHR to FAO flights is British Airways. Its services land as planned 76.92% of the time.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Faro Airport. These are the top stopovers between LHR and FAO:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Faro Airport flight is R 1,171. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 2,598. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from LHR to FAO, reserve your journey nine months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Faro Airport is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LHR to FAO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Faro Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near LHR:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Faro Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near FAO:
Grab a Faro Airport rental car and discover Faro and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are popular outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Faro Airport around one week before travelling.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Faro Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Faro. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Faro Airport for August if you want to visit Faro during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to FAO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Faro is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Portugal just waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres north-west of Faro, a trip to Lisbon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Portugal, consider Porto, roughly 467 kilometres north of Faro. Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello are key reasons to visit.