Flying from Stansted Airport (STN) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 53 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Stansted Airport to Faro Airport. London and Faro are in the same timezone (UTC+0).
Each week, there are 35 flights from Stansted Airport to Faro Airport. The earliest departure from STN to FAO is at 06:05 and the last is at 21:05.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jet2 offers direct flights from Stansted Airport to Faro Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Faro — plus maybe even more of Portugal if your schedule allows.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Stansted Airport to Faro Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. These are the top stopovers between STN and FAO:
Eindhoven Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Nantes Atlantique Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Portugal, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the latest information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from STN to FAO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Stansted Airport to Faro Airport is 26 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 46 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 8 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from STN to FAO.
The cheapest month for tickets from Stansted Airport to Faro Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from STN to FAO. There's no need to check every day to see whether fares have dropped. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price.
Take advantage of filters to find the ideal trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Stansted Airport to Faro Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
Located around 64 kilometres from the centre of London, Stansted Airport can be reached in approximately 1 hour by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 27 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near STN? If you're boarding an early flight from Stansted Airport to Faro Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Stansted Airport to Faro Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport to the centre of Faro is around 18 minutes by car. It's approximately 10 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 33 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Stansted Airport to Faro Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Faro. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Stansted Airport to Faro Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Faro, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from STN to FAO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC and 16ºC on average.
More about Faro
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Faro right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from STN to FAO:
Faro Old Town and Lands - Ria Formosa & Faro Eco-Friendly Solar Boat Tours, Kayaking & More are a couple of big attractions to add to your Faro to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Capela dos Ossos.
Complete your Faro trip with hotels and a car rental
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