Faro to London flights
Direct and connecting flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Faro to London take?
Flight time from Faro (FAO) to London (LGW) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Faro to London?
Airline availability for FAO to LGW changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Faro to London?
Direct (nonstop) availability on FAO to LGW varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- easyJet5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
- WUK5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Jet2.com5-yr attributed events: 1Last 90 days: none recorded
- EJU5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- EFW5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| easyJet | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| WUK | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Jet2.com | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| EJU | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| EFW | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning FAO → LGW
FAO to LGW is a medium-haul route of 1,688 km (1,049 mi). See the return LGW → FAO route.
Alternative airports near Faro: Portimao (PRM) — 56 km, Beja (madeira) (BYJ) — 118 km.
Alternative airports near London: Redhill (KRH) — 8 km, Biggin Hill (BQH) — 25 km, Shoreham By Sea (ESH) — 36 km.