Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to London City Airport (LCY): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Faro Airport to London City Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Faro and London share the same timezone, UTC+0.
Flights from FAO to LCY start from 10:55 — the first with British Airways. The last departure is at 18:40 with British Airways. In total, you can choose from three weekly Faro Airport to London City Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your FAO to LCY flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to London (and then discovering more of United Kingdom!) is a breeze with British Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Faro Airport to London City Airport.
British Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Faro Airport to London City Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between FAO and LCY:
Dublin Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Luxembourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to London City Airport (LCY)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Faro Airport to London City Airport flight is $173. A round-trip fare is currently $379. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from FAO to LCY by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to London City Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from FAO to LCY by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Faro Airport to London City Airport.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
76.66% of flights that take off from Faro Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Faro Airport from central Faro, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Faro Airport to London City Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near FAO:
Arriving at London City Airport (LCY)
Reserve a hotel near LCY if you're catching a late Faro Airport to London City Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a London City Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from London City Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from London City Airport (LCY) to central London
From London City Airport, London is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to London City Airport (LCY)
February is the most popular month for flights from Faro Airport to London City Airport. For smaller crowds, go to London in February.
When reserving your flight from Faro Airport to London City Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from FAO to LCY in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.

