Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Faro Airport to London Heathrow Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Faro and London are both in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Choose from 11 weekly Faro Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. The 10:50 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight you can take. British Airways operates the last service of the day at 20:00.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your FAO to LHR flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
British Airways has direct flights from Faro Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in London — and maybe even more of the United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is British Airways.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates FAO to LHR flights. A dependable 89.74% of its services on this route land on time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Faro Airport to London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between FAO and LHR include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Madrid Airport
Dublin Airport
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
79% of flights departing from Faro Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Faro Airport from central Faro, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 3 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Expect a trip time of roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Faro Airport to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near FAO:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Faro Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are well-known companies you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to the center of London has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometers away.
Traveling by public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Faro Airport to London Heathrow Airport. For a quieter experience, visit London in March.
Before locking in your flight from Faro Airport to London Heathrow Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FAO to LHR in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen London. Around 257 kilometers away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometers north-west of London. No trip is complete without dropping by Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.