Flying from London City Airport (LCY) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London City Airport to Faro Airport.
Faro's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
Flights from LCY to FAO start from 07:00 — the earliest with British Airways. The last service of the day is at 19:30 with British Airways. Overall, you can choose from five weekly London City Airport to Faro Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your LCY to FAO flight.
Traveling during a peak time such as February? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
British Airways offers direct flights from London City Airport to Faro Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Faro — and maybe even more of Portugal if you have time.
British Airways tops the list for bookings on this route.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London City Airport to Faro Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LCY and FAO:
Dublin Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Faro Airport (FAO)
$133 is the lowest price for a one-way London City Airport to Faro Airport flight. A return flight starts at $214. These fares can change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from LCY to FAO by booking nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
August is the cheapest month for flights from London City Airport to Faro Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London City Airport to Faro Airport.
Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)
When it comes to London City Airport's on-time performance, 74.57% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London City Airport is about 11 kilometers from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near LCY? If you're catching an early flight from London City Airport to Faro Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London City Airport to Faro Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
Pick up a Faro Airport rental car and explore Faro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Faro Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport to the center of Faro has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometers away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from London City Airport to Faro Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Faro. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from London City Airport to Faro Airport for August if you want to explore Faro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LCY to FAO in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've seen Faro. Around 225 kilometers away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Portugal, head for Porto, about 467 kilometers north of Faro. Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River are key reasons to visit.