Portugal
Algarve: when to go and what flights really cost
Golden cliffs and gentle beaches. Easy going. About 3 hours flying from the UK, direct (typical).
Real return flight prices to Algarve
The cheapest return flight, per person, that travellers found for each month they would leave in, of any trip length (the small number is the nights). Lowest seen: £40 for 4 nights, from London, leaving 10 November 2026.
| Leaving in | London | Manchester | Birmingham | Edinburgh | Bristol |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | £147 1n | £289 4n | – | £140 5n | – |
| November 2026 | £40 4n | £58 5n | – | – | £84 5n |
| December 2026 | £167 8n | – | – | – | £75 3n |
| January 2027 | £65 7n | – | – | – | – |
| May 2027 | £126 3n | – | – | – | – |
| June 2027 | – | – | £191 3n | £196 12n | – |
| August 2027 | – | – | – | – | £259 3n |
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From Travelpayouts: prices travellers found on flight sites in the last two weeks, asked 19 October 2026, 22:54 UTC. Not live seats: prices change, and bags are usually extra. A dash means we have no recent fare for that month, not that there are no flights. Flights only: hotels are separate, and you book and pay with the seller.
How hot is Algarve?
Usually hot (26° or more) from June to September.
| Month | Typical daytime high |
|---|---|
| January | 16° |
| February | 17° |
| March | 19° |
| April | 20° |
| May | 23° |
| June | 26° |
| July | 29° |
| August | 29° |
| September | 27° |
| October | 23° |
| November | 19° |
| December | 17° |
Typical highs, a rough guide typed in by hand, not a forecast.
Before you go
Check the UK government's travel advice for Portugal: gov.uk foreign travel advice. It covers entry rules, safety and health.
Fly to Algarve
See the cheapest month to fly from your airport, then today's price on Aviasales, a flight search site, where you book with the seller. See flights to Algarve