Flying a bike from London to Faro or Algarve

4 airlines check a bike for free on this route, as part of your checked bag allowance: British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss and Brussels Airlines. Cheapest paid option: Iberia, $50–66 per bike each way.

Nonstop: British Airways from LHR (seasonal), Wizz Air from LGW, easyJet from LGW and Jet2 from LGW. Prices are per bike, each way, within Europe. Checked October 1, 2026.

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Airline	Bike, each way	Airports	Good to know
British Airways	Free	LHR → FAO	Seasonal nonstop, Register bike 3 days ahead
Lufthansa	Free	LHR → FAO	Register bike 3 days ahead
Swiss	Free	LHR → FAO	Register bike early
Brussels Airlines	Free	LHR → FAO	Register bike ahead
Iberia	$50–66	LHR → FAO	Soft bags cost $75 more
Vueling	~$53–76	LHR → FAO	—
Aer Lingus	~$58	LHR → FAO	Book bike via helpdesk
Wizz Air	~$64–76	LGW → FAO	Nonstop
Air France	~$64	LHR → FAO	Register bike 2 days ahead
KLM	~$64	LHR → FAO	Register bike 2 days ahead
easyJet	~$75	LGW → FAO	Nonstop
TAP Air Portugal	from $57	LHR → FAO	Price varies by route
Condor	from $75	LGW → FAO	Register bike 8 hrs ahead
Jet2	Varies	LGW → FAO	Nonstop, Add bike when you book

Free means the bike counts as one of your checked bags. Basic and Light fares often don't include a free bag. Open an airline for its rules.

Quick answers

Which airlines fly a bike for free from London to Faro or Algarve?

British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss and Brussels Airlines include the bike in your checked bag allowance, if your fare includes a checked bag.

How much does it cost to fly a bike from London to Faro or Algarve?

Free on 4 airlines. Paid options range from $50–66 (Iberia) to ~$75 (easyJet) per bike, each way.

Is there a nonstop flight from London to Faro or Algarve?

Nonstop: British Airways from LHR (seasonal), Wizz Air from LGW, easyJet from LGW and Jet2 from LGW.