London to Faro (LGW–FAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LGW–FAO is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet, British Airways and SkyGreece Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,049 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 40 | 319, 320 | 2h46-2h55 | – | – | – |
| BA British Airways | 14 | 320, 321 | 2h49-3h06 | – | Oneworld | – |
| W9 SkyGreece Airlines | 10 | 32Q | 2h40-3h05 | – | – | – |
| LS Jet2.com | 7 | 73H | 2h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Faro from London
| Metric | LGW→FAO | LHR→FAO | LCY→FAO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGW | – | 25 mi | 27 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 71 | 18 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 55m | 3h |
Travel Essentials
LGW: BST · FAO: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 6:00 PM in Faro.
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.
The Gatwick Express runs non-stop from London Victoria to the South Terminal in 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes (from £21.50 one-way; advance fares cheaper online). Thameslink trains from London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and Farringdon are slower (35–45 min) but significantly cheaper; often £10–13 on Oyster or contactless. Southern trains also serve the route.National coaches (National Express, Megabus) connect Gatwick to Victoria Coach Station for £6–15. Taxis from central London cost £70–100+ depending on traffic. Driving via M23 and A23 takes 35–60 minutes; multi-storey car parks are directly connected to both terminals by a 2-minute monorail shuttle.
LGW–FAO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LGW to FAO
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways, Jet2.com, easyJet and SkyGreece Airlines. With 71 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LGW to FAO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGW to FAO ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,049 miles (1,688 km). There are approximately 71 weekly flights outbound and 71 return, totaling 142 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
46 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 (LCY) and Southend-on-Sea, Essex (SEN).