Flying from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Southend Airport to Faro Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
London and Faro share the same timezone, UTC+0.
Choose from three weekly London Southend Airport to Faro Airport flights. The 16:20 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight available. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 20:20.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your SEN to FAO flight.
Flying during a peak time such as September? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
EasyJet is your ticket to exploring Faro (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Portugal!). Check out the direct flights from London Southend Airport to Faro Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is easyJet.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from London Southend Airport to Faro Airport. Charles de Gaulle Airport is a top stopover on the SEN to FAO route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Faro Airport (FAO)
Right now, 18 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Southend Airport to Faro Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 46 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from SEN to FAO by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from London Southend Airport to Faro Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SEN to FAO.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Southend Airport to Faro Airport.
Handy information about London Southend Airport (SEN)
Of all flights leaving London Southend Airport, 77.91% land on time at their destination.
To reach London Southend Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near SEN? If you've booked an early flight from London Southend Airport to Faro Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Southend Airport to Faro Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
Grab a Faro Airport rental car and discover Faro and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Faro Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Faro. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Southend Airport to Faro Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Faro in January.
When reserving your flight from London Southend Airport to Faro Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Faro, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SEN to FAO in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Faro is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Portugal you'll want to see. About 225 kilometres north-west of Faro, a trip to Lisbon will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
If you want to check out another side of Portugal, head for Porto, roughly 467 kilometres north of Faro. Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River are among its highlights.