Flying from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Luton Airport to Faro Airport.
Faro's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
Every week, there are 17 London Luton Airport to Faro Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, select the 06:30 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 18:55 with Ryanair.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your LTN to FAO flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair has direct flights from London Luton Airport to Faro Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Faro — and maybe even more of Portugal if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates LTN to FAO flights. A dependable 82.93% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Luton Airport to Faro Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LTN and FAO:
Geneve Airport
Belfast International Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Faro Airport (FAO)
R 373 is currently the best price for a one-way London Luton Airport to Faro Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 689. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LTN to FAO.
May is the cheapest month for flights from London Luton Airport to Faro Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about London Luton Airport (LTN)
72.75% of flights taking off from London Luton Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach London Luton Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from London Luton Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near LTN:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Luton Airport to Faro Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
Explore without limits with a Faro Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and chase adventure across Faro and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Faro Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
From Faro Airport, Faro is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Luton Airport to Faro Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Faro in January.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from London Luton Airport to Faro Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from LTN to FAO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Faro is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Portugal just waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres north-west of Faro, a trip to Lisbon will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Around 467 kilometres north of Faro, Porto is another essential stop in Portugal. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.