Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Faro Airport.
London and Faro are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
Flights from LGW to FAO start from 05:55 — the earliest with easyJet. The last service of the day is at 20:35 with easyJet. In total, there are 45 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Faro Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your LGW to FAO flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Faro Airport, so jetting off to Faro (and then discovering more of Portugal!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is British Airways.
With 76.04% of services arriving as scheduled, British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating LGW to FAO flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Faro Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LGW and FAO include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Faro Airport (FAO)
Currently, $38 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Faro Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $68. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from LGW to FAO, book your trip 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
October is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Faro Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LGW to FAO.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Faro Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that leave from London Gatwick Airport reach their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near LGW:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you're getting in on a late London Gatwick 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:
Travel at your own speed with a Faro Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and find adventure across Faro and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Faro Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Faro. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Faro Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Faro based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Faro Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Faro, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 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 around 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 corners of Portugal. Journey around 225 kilometres north-west to Lisbon to check off its leading sights. From Torre de Belem Garden to Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Portugal, head for Porto, roughly 467 kilometres north of Faro. Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River are among the biggest draws.