Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Expect to be airborne for around 2 hours 48 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Faro Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Faro and London share the same timezone — UTC+0.
Take your pick of 45 weekly flights from Faro Airport to London Gatwick Airport. The 05:55 departure with easyJet is the earliest available from FAO to LGW. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 22:45.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
easyJet is your gateway to discovering London (and perhaps some other great parts of United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Faro Airport to London Gatwick Airport offered by this popular carrier.
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from Faro Airport to London Gatwick Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between FAO and LGW are:
Malaga Airport
Porto Airport
Nantes Atlantique Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter United Kingdom, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with the most current information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from FAO to LGW.
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Faro Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 20 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 38 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To snag cheap tickets from FAO to LGW, reserve your trip 9 months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Faro Airport to London Gatwick Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Play around with filters to find the ideal trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Faro Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
Travelling from central Faro to Faro Airport takes about 1 hour and 33 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 18 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Faro Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport to the centre of London is around 1 hour and 19 minutes in a car. It's approximately 80 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The quietest month for a flight from Faro Airport to London Gatwick Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to London based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Faro Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you'd like to go to London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from FAO to LGW sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about London
Once you've booked your flights from FAO to LGW, you'll need to find a place to stay in London. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are major attractions which should be on any good London itinerary.
Look into your options for flying into London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or Stansted Airport (STN). They're other international airports that'll get you to London.
Complete your London trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to London Gatwick Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in London.