Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to Liverpool Airport (LPL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Faro Airport to Liverpool Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Faro and Liverpool follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Choose from 13 weekly Faro Airport to Liverpool Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight available. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 23:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your FAO to LPL flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Faro Airport to Liverpool Airport, so jetting off to Liverpool (and then exploring more of the United Kingdom!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is easyJet.
With a reliable 90.91% of services arriving as scheduled, Ryanair has the best on-time record for FAO to LPL flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Faro Airport to Liverpool Airport. These are the top stopovers between FAO and LPL:
Dublin Airport
Belfast International Airport
Cork Airport
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Faro Airport, 79% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Faro to Faro Airport is around 3 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to FAO? If you've booked an early flight from Faro Airport to Liverpool Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Liverpool Airport (LPL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LPL if you're taking a late Faro Airport to Liverpool Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Liverpool Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and explore beyond Liverpool's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Liverpool Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to central Liverpool
Liverpool Airport is approximately 11 kilometers from the centre of Liverpool. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Liverpool Airport (LPL)
September is the most popular month for flights from Faro Airport to Liverpool Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Liverpool in March.
Book your flight from Faro Airport to Liverpool Airport for July if you want to go to Liverpool during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FAO to LPL in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Liverpool. Around 290 kilometers away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Manchester is another essential stop in the United Kingdom and is around 48 kilometers east of Liverpool. No journey is complete without visiting Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.