Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Stansted Airport to Faro Airport.
London and Faro are both in the UTC+0 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from STN to FAO start at 06:30 — the first with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 20:35 with Ryanair. Overall, you can take your pick of 35 weekly Stansted Airport to Faro Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your STN to FAO flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Jetting into Faro (and then discovering more of Portugal!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Stansted Airport to Faro Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering STN to FAO flights, with 68.42% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Stansted Airport to Faro Airport. Here are the top stopovers between STN and FAO:
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Eindhoven Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Faro Airport (FAO)
C$27 is the best price for a one-way Stansted Airport to Faro Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$54. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To secure cheap tickets from STN to FAO, reserve your trip five months before your departure date.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Faro Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from STN to FAO is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Stansted Airport to Faro Airport.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Stansted Airport, 64.73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central London to Stansted Airport is approximately 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near STN? If you've booked an early flight from Stansted Airport to Faro Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you're arriving on a late Stansted Airport to Faro Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near FAO:
Pick up a Faro Airport rental car and explore Faro and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Faro Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport to central Faro has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Stansted Airport to Faro Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Faro in January.
Before locking in your flight from Stansted Airport to Faro Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Faro, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from STN to FAO in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Faro, now it's time to discover other corners of Portugal. Journey about 225 kilometres north-west to Lisbon to tick off its leading sights. From Torre de Belem Garden to Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another corner of Portugal, head for Porto, about 467 kilometres north of Faro. Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River are key highlights.