Faro to London (FAO–LCY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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BA8482
BA British
E90
6:40 PM
WEST T1
9:30 PM
BST
2h 50m
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BA8481
BA British
E90
7:05 AM
BST
10:05 AM
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BA7029
BA British
E90
7:30 PM
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AMS Amsterdam 5h 10m HVKLU2 → BAKLKQ Amsterdam (AMS) to London flights
DUB Dublin 5h 10m EIFR → BAEI Dublin (DUB) to London flights
LUX Luxembourg 5h 25m FRLG → LG Luxembourg (LUX) to London flights
EDI Edinburgh 6h 5m FRLS → BA Edinburgh (EDI) to London flights
BER Berlin 6h 30m EWFR → BA Berlin (BER) to London flights
MAD Madrid 6h 35m FRIB → BAIB Madrid (MAD) to London flights
GLA Glasgow 6h 57m LSU2 → BA Glasgow (GLA) to London flights
ZRH Zurich 12h 20m LXWK → BALX Zurich (ZRH) to London flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 17h 5m LHTP → ENLHNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to London flights
BCN Barcelona 18h 50m FRLLQR → BAIB Barcelona (BCN) to London flights
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Faro to London
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,076 mi 2h 50m nonstop

FAO–LCY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,076 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from London (LCY) London to Faro flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FAO–LCY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 3 E90 2h50 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FAO to LCY direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAO to LCY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
AMS ~5h 10m DUB ~5h 10m LUX ~5h 25m EDI ~6h 5m BER ~6h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
948
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach London from Faro

Nearby airports with service to London City Airport.
Metric FAO→LCY AGP→LCY
Distance from FAO – 193 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 3 17
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 30m
Málaga (AGP) to London flights
Airports within 200 miles of FAO with service to London City Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
London is 0 hours the same as Faro.
FAO: WEST · LCY: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Faro, it's 6:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
1,076 mi / 1,731 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Portuguese passport holders enter the UK without a visa for stays up to 6 months. Since April 2025, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) must be obtained before travel. The ETA costs GBP 16, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and allows multiple visits. Apply online or through the UK ETA app.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

FAO–LCY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Faro to London route.
Route details
Distance1,076 mi / 1,731 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FAO
Full nameFaro - Gago Coutinho International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAO / LPFR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr9.8M
Elevation24 ft / 7 m
Destination: LCY
Full nameLondon City Airport
IATA / ICAOLCY / EGLC
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAO to LCY flights.
Nonstop flights from Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport to London City Airport take about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,076 miles.
1 airline operates flights from FAO to LCY: British Airways.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, Dublin and Luxembourg-Findel.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LCY and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from LCY to FAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AGP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FAO to LCY

Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and London City Airport (LCY) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FAO to LCY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAO to LCY is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,076 miles (1,731 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Dublin and Luxembourg-Findel. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Málaga (AGP).