Faro to London (FAO–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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FAO–LGW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet, British Airways and Jet2.com lead the route. The flight covers 1,049 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 40 | 319, 321 | 2h50-3h05 | – | – | – |
| BA British Airways | 14 | 321 | 2h42-2h50 | – | Oneworld | – |
| LS Jet2.com | 10 | 73H | 2h36-3h | – | – | – |
| W9 SkyGreece Airlines | 9 | 32Q | 2h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Faro
| Metric | FAO→LGW | XRY→LGW | SVQ→LGW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FAO | – | 107 mi | 118 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 73 | 1 | 45 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 45m | 2h 39m |
Travel Essentials
FAO: WEST · LGW: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Faro, it's 6:00 PM in London.
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.
The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.
Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.
FAO–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FAO to LGW
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet, British Airways, Jet2.com and SkyGreece Airlines. With 73 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FAO to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FAO to LGW is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,049 miles (1,688 km). There are approximately 73 weekly flights outbound and 75 return, totaling 148 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jerez de la Frontera (XRY), Seville (SVQ) and Lisbon (LIS).