Best UK airports to Faro
Almost every UK airport with scheduled service has Faro flights. Summer sees 20+ UK origins; winter retreats to 8–10.
| Departure airport | Lowest return seen | Typical return | Flight time | Live price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | £29trip starting in November | £146 | 2h 58m | Check price |
| Manchester | £29trip starting in November | £139 | 2h 44m | Check price |
| London Luton | £30trip starting in December | £78 | 2h 36m | Check price |
| Edinburgh | £34trip starting in November | £180 | 3h 04m | Check price |
| Bristol | £37trip starting in October | £99 | 2h 28m | Check price |
| London Gatwick | £38trip starting in October | £100 | 2h 31m | Check price |
| London Stansted | £38trip starting in November | £72 | 2h 37m | Check price |
| Liverpool John Lennon | £40trip starting in October | £148 | 2h 43m | Check price |
| East Midlands | £44trip starting in December | £124 | 2h 41m | Check price |
| Birmingham | £45trip starting in October | £138 | 2h 38m | Check price |
| Glasgow | £57trip starting in December | £143 | 3h 03m | Check price |
| London Heathrow | £139trip starting in November | £169 | 2h 32m | Check price |
Return fares seen for each route, checked 12 Oct: the lowest seen and the typical fare, which is the middle of the lowest fares seen for each month. They are past observations, not live prices: use Check price for today's fare. London (all airports) combines every London airport (flight time shown from Heathrow). Flight time is an estimate from the great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 24 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
Jet2 dominates the UK regional market with 22kg bags included. Ryanair is the usual choice if flying independently to your own villa rental.
Airlines to Faro from the UK
Cheapest months to fly to Faro
Lowest return fare seen for a trip starting in each month, from London Heathrow, checked 12 Oct. These are past observations, not live prices: use the search box for today's fare. Green marks the cheapest third of the months shown, red the dearest third.
When to fly to Faro
From the fares we recorded, checked 12 Oct.
Where to stay from Faro
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The lowest return fare we saw to Faro was £29, from Newcastle and Manchester, for a trip starting in November (checked 12 Oct). The typical return from Newcastle is £146, the middle of the lowest fares seen for each of 12 months. These are return fares seen on those dates, not live prices.
From London Heathrow, the lowest return fare we saw was for a trip starting in November: £139, against £250 for September. That is the lowest fare seen for each of 12 months, checked 12 Oct. These are return fares seen on those dates, not live prices.
In the return fares we recorded, checked 12 Oct, the lowest to Faro was £29 from Newcastle and Manchester alike, then London Luton £30, Edinburgh £34 and Bristol £37. By typical return, the middle of each airport's monthly lowest fares, the lowest was £72 from London Stansted, then London Luton £78 and Bristol £99. These are return fares seen on those dates, not live prices.
Estimated non-stop flight times to Faro: London Heathrow about 2h 32m (1,713 km); Manchester about 2h 44m (1,869 km); Birmingham about 2h 38m (1,784 km); Edinburgh about 3h 04m (2,133 km); Glasgow about 3h 03m (2,113 km); Bristol about 2h 28m (1,650 km). These are great-circle estimates at 800 km/h plus 24 minutes for taxi, climb and descent; airlines' scheduled times are usually a little longer.
In the week to 12 Oct we saw non-stop flights to Faro sold by Ryanair from 19 UK airports, Jet2 from 14 UK airports, easyJet from 11 UK airports, British Airways from 2 UK airports and Wizz Air from 2 UK airports. These are airlines seen on non-stop fares when we checked, not a timetable.
Direct flights take 2h 45m airport-to-airport. Northern UK airports add 20–25 minutes. Faro Airport (FAO) is 7km west of Faro city — bus 14/16 to the centre in 20 min, €2.50. Most travellers head east to Vilamoura/Albufeira (30 min) or west to Lagos (1h by train/car).
UK passport holders can visit Portugal (Schengen Area) visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorisation will apply once live — check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/portugal. Passport must be valid for 3 months beyond departure.
Depends on your style. Vilamoura (30 min east) is upmarket marina; Albufeira (45 min west) is the classic beach-resort party zone; Lagos (1h west) is young/active; Tavira (35 min east) is quieter Moorish town; Carvoeiro (50 min west) is family-friendly. Faro itself is skipped by most — the Old Town is charming but the city lacks beach.
Yes, very. March–June and September–October are 20–26°C, ideal for golf, hiking the Rota Vicentina coast path and quiet beaches. Even January is 15°C and dry — the Algarve is Europe's warmest winter destination outside the Canaries. Golf resorts like Quinta do Lago stay open year-round.