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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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BA8481
BA British
E90
7:05 AM
BST
10:05 AM
WEST
3h
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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London to Faro
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,076 mi 3h nonstop 14 1-stop hubs

LCY–FAO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,076 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

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

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LCY to FAO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
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
2
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LCY to FAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
765
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.

Other ways to reach Faro from London

Nearby airports with service to Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport.
Metric LCY→FAO LHR→FAO LGW→FAO
Distance from LCY 22 mi 27 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 4
Weekly flights 2 18 71
Flight time 3h 2h 55m 2h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of LCY with service to Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 6:00 PM in Faro.
Distance & Flight Time
1,076 mi / 1,731 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m.
Visa & Entry

British passport holders enter Portugal (and the entire Schengen Area) visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit.

No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can request proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds (Portugal suggests EUR 75 per day or EUR 40 per day plus confirmed accommodation). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen states. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026.

Direct flights from London to Lisbon run about 2 hours 40 minutes, to Faro about 2 hours 50 minutes. Portugal uses the euro. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Post-Brexit, UK nationals use non-EU passport lanes at Portuguese airports. A UK driving license is valid for short visits. The Algarve and Madeira are popular UK corridors with high frequency from multiple London airports plus regional departures from Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh.

LCY–FAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the London to Faro route.
Route details
Distance1,076 mi / 1,731 km
Flight time3h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: LCY
IATA / ICAOLCY / EGLC
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
Destination: FAO
IATA / ICAOFAO / LPFR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr9.8M
Elevation24 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LCY to FAO flights.
Nonstop flights from London City Airport to Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport take approximately 3h. The route covers 1,076 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: British Airways.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from LCY to FAO.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AGP, GVA, FCO, RTM, LUX, EDI, GLA, MAD, ZRH, AMS, FRA, DUB, BER and BCN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include LHR, LGW and STN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LCY to FAO

London City Airport (LCY) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LCY to FAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LCY to FAO ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,076 miles (1,731 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via AGP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR), London (LGW) and London, Essex (STN).