Faro Flights from Luton

flythomascook, Monarch and Thomson Flights all offer direct flights from Faro in Portugal to London Luton Airport.

Flights from Luton Airport to the Algarve take just under three hours with Portugal on the same time zone as the UK so you do not need to change your clocks or watches when you arrive.

Flythomascook and Thomson operate charter fights while Monarch flights are scheduled. From personal experience this means that if for any reason your flight cannot take off then a scheduled airline can usually locate the nearest one they have available and get it to the airport. With charter flights they do not always have this flexibility as their scheduling is very tight.

When booking online check that the airline has not added flight insurance to your charge as this is not always easy to spot when you make the booking. Always check the "extras" on your booking very carefully and that you have not been charged for too many bags or a pair of skis! Once you have made the booking there is a charge if you want to change the flights or name of the person flying.

If you want to secure the best deals for flights it is worth registering for the newsletter of the airlines you are interested in, as they can let you know when any special offers or deals are coming up. I have managed to save a lot of money on flights by waiting a day or so until a sale begins and then being reasonably flexible with my dates (within a day or so) to ensure that I get the best possible price.