Cheap Flights from Leeds Bradford to Faro

This information is correct as of August 2016

Airlines that fly from Leeds to Faro

Jet2, Monarch Airlines and Ryanair all fly direct from Leeds to Faro. This is the sixth busiest route from the airport, so we recommend booking your flights as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Terminal Information – Departing

This is only a guideline. Always check your boarding pass for up-to-date terminal information.

Leeds-Bradford Airport is a small, one terminal airport. The departure lounge has a few shops which sell travel essentials. Pick up some poolside reading at WH Smith, stock up on full-size sunscreen and shampoo at Superdrug, or change your sterling for euro at Travelex. Bargain hunters can browse World Duty Free for great deals on spirits, cosmetics and designer accessories. If you need a snack before boarding you can pop into Burger King, Camden Food Co or Caffe Ritazza. For a pre-flight tipple there's a Sports Bar and The Saltaire bar. The airport has free Wi-Fi throughout and its own pay-in lounge, the Yorkshire Premier Lounge, which costs £21* per person to enter. You can book a space online at Leeds Bradford Airport's website.

Terminal Information – Arriving

Faro Airport is the only airport serving the Algarve. Public transport in the Algarve is very limited, so unless you're planning to stay on your resort for the week we recommend that you hire a car at Faro Airport. It's best to book early during the summer months (June to August) as demand is very high. If you're happy to stay put, there are plenty of companies in the region offering private airport transfer. There's a taxi rank outside the main terminal building, too. As for public transport, there's one bus line from the airport to the centre of Faro. From here you can find onward train or bus transportation to other Algarve destinations.

Practical Information

You need a valid passport to fly to Faro from the UK. Try to arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes before your flight departure time.

What to expect in Faro

Faro is in the same time-zone as Leeds, so there's no need to fiddle with your phone settings. The currency is the Euro (€) and the local language is Portuguese: not to be confused with Spanish! The Algarve is a year-round destination, with more than 300 days of sunshine. During the summer you can bask on the region's beaches (among the best beaches in Portugal) while in winter you can enjoy a spot of golf on the numerous championship courses.

The Algarve was ranked as the cheapest holiday destination in 2016's Holiday Costs Barometer, making it an excellent choice for a budget break. You can save even more money if you compare hotels in Faro before booking.

Looking for travel tips? Our top 9 things to do in Faro will help you get the most out of your stay in the Algarve's capital city.

*Prices subject to change