Flights to Faro

You can fly from London Heathrow (LHR), and London City Airport (LCY) to Faro Airport (FAO) in just under 3 hours.

The cheapest months to fly to Faro are usually January and February. Peak season in the Algarve is the summer from June to August.

You can travel on a budget in Faro if you avoid the high summer season, particularly August. As the capital of Portugal’s Algarve region, it makes an affordable base to explore southern Portugal.

Once you arrive at Faro Airport (FAO), the city centre is just 4 km away. You can travel into the city on the Airport Bus, which takes 20 minutes and costs just €2.25. The average price of a taxi ride into town is €15. Exploring the city couldn’t be easier as the centre is compact and very walkable, served by a reliable bus service. If you’re exploring southern Portugal at your own pace, you can hire a car from the airport terminal.

Book car hire with British Airways, and receive great benefits – with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support. You can collect Avios points on every rental.

As the capital of the Algarve region, Faro is a gateway to the southern beaches of Portugal. This coastal city makes a great base to explore the beaches and resorts of the region, but also has a charm and unique character of its own. Originally a Roman settlement, the Cidade Velha (Old Town) is a must-see, in contrast to the modern parks and picturesque marina.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

If you travel to Portugal with a valid British passport and stay for less than 90 days, a visa is not required. For more visa information, visit the IATA Travel Centre.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Choose to fly with hand baggage only or pick a price that includes a 23kg checked baggage allowance and free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. Onboard you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering and a warm, uniquely British welcome.

Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.

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