Travelling from Faro Airport (FAO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Faro Airport to London Gatwick Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Faro.
Every week, there are 45 Faro Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. To jet off as soon as possible, pick the 06:20 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 22:45 with easyJet.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your FAO to LGW flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Faro Airport to London Gatwick Airport, so jetting off to London (and then seeing more parts of United Kingdom!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
British Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 69.89% of services arriving as scheduled, British Airways is the most punctual carrier operating FAO to LGW flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Faro Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Here are the top stopovers between FAO and LGW:
Nantes Atlantique Airport
Porto Airport
Malaga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
At the moment, ر.ق. 74 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Faro Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 164. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from FAO to LGW by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from FAO to LGW.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Faro Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
76.66% of flights that leave from Faro Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Faro Airport from central Faro, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Faro Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near FAO:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LGW if you're taking a late Faro Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia to explore London and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport to central London has a drive time of around 1 hour 20 minutes. It's approximately 80 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The quietest month for a flight from Faro Airport to London Gatwick Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to London based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Faro Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you want to visit London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from FAO to LGW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom you should also see. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without visiting Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.
