Cheap flights from London Gatwick to Faro from £22
Updated 2026-06-21
1688 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 31m with 7 airlines operating direct service from London Gatwick (LGW) to Faro (FAO). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from London Gatwick
Gatwick is London's leisure-leaning airport — the home of British Airways' short-haul leisure operation, easyJet's largest UK base and a long lineup of TUI and Norwegian holiday flights. South and central London passengers reach it via the Gatwick Express or Thameslink. The mix is broader than Heathrow on European leisure routes, often cheaper, and you'll see the same destination served three or four times a day across competing airlines — useful when one carrier delays.
Arriving in Faro
Faro is the gateway to the Algarve, Portugal's southern coast — 4 km from Faro centre and within 90 minutes of the major resorts (Albufeira, Lagos, Vilamoura). Capacity is heavily seasonal: April–October sees daily flights from most UK airports, with prices peaking in school summer holidays. November–March schedules thin out; some routes pause entirely.
Who flies LGW to FAO?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| easyJet | U2 | 2h 31m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 2h 31m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 2h 31m | Economy |
| Vueling | VY | 2h 31m | Economy |
| Wizz Air | W6 | 2h 31m | Economy |
| Norwegian | DY | 2h 31m | Economy |
| Ryanair | FR | 2h 31m | Economy |
7 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
London to Faro FAQs
Direct flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Faro (FAO) take approximately 2h 31m for the 1688 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
7 carriers operate direct service from London Gatwick (LGW) to Faro (FAO): easyJet, British Airways, TUI Airways, Vueling, Wizz Air and 2 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — easyJet typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Portugal (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/portugal before booking.
Faro (FAO) is the primary international airport for Faro. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.