Luton, Luton to Faro (LTN–FAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LTN–FAO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2.com lead the route. The flight covers 1,092 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 21 | 319, 320 | 2h55-3h | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 5 | 73H | 2h50 | – | – | – |
| LS Jet2.com | 3 | 32Q | 3h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Faro from Luton, Luton
| Metric | LTN→FAO | STN→FAO | LHR→FAO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LTN | – | 26 mi | 28 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 29 | 30 | 18 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 50m | 2h 55m |
Travel Essentials
LTN: BST · FAO: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Luton, Luton, 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.
LTN–FAO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LTN to FAO
London Luton Airport (LTN) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair, Jet2.com and easyJet. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LTN to FAO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LTN to FAO ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,092 miles (1,757 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London, Essex (STN), London (LHR) and London (LCY).