London to Faro (LHR–FAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LHR–FAO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,064 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA British Airways | 18 | 320, 32Q | 2h50-3h13 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Faro from London
| Metric | LHR→FAO | LCY→FAO | LGW→FAO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LHR | – | 22 mi | 25 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 18 | 2 | 71 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 3h | 2h 40m |
Travel Essentials
LHR: 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.
Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.
LHR–FAO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LHR to FAO
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
LHR to FAO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LHR to FAO ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,064 miles (1,713 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
56 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 (LCY), London (LGW) and Luton, Luton (LTN).