Traveling from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for around 2 hours 55 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from London Southend Airport to Faro Airport. London and Faro are in the same timezone — UTC+0.
Flights from London Southend Airport to Faro Airport start at 13:10 — the earliest with easyJet. The last departure is the 20:20 option with easyJet. Overall, you can choose from 3 weekly services from SEN to FAO.
During popular months such as September, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Traveling to Faro (and then seeing more of Portugal!) is a breeze with easyJet. This popular airline runs direct flights from London Southend Airport to Faro Airport.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight from London Southend Airport to Faro Airport. To see your options, just uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a top stopover on the SEN to FAO route.
To see whether you need a visa to enter Portugal, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you the most up-to-date details, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from SEN to FAO.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London Southend Airport to Faro Airport is $19. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $50. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from SEN to FAO, reserve your trip 10 months ahead of your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from London Southend Airport to Faro Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about London Southend Airport (SEN)
The journey from central London to London Southend Airport takes about 1 hour and 47 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 64 kilometers in 1 hour and 8 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near SEN. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Southend Airport to Faro Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you're on a late flight from London Southend Airport to Faro Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near FAO:
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
From Faro Airport, Faro is approximately 10 kilometers away. It takes around 18 minutes to get to the center driving.
It'll take around 1 hour and 33 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Southend Airport to Faro Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Faro in January.
Book your flight from London Southend Airport to Faro Airport for August if you want to explore Faro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SEN to FAO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC and 16ºC on average.
More about Faro
As soon as you've booked your flights from SEN to FAO, you'll want to find a place to stay in Faro. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this popular destination:
Faro Old Town and Lands - Ria Formosa & Faro Eco-Friendly Solar Boat Tours, Kayaking & More are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Faro must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Capela dos Ossos.
Complete your Faro trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Faro Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Faro.