Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The timezone in Faro is UTC+0, which is two hours behind Cairo.
Leave plenty of time to make your CAI to FAO flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cairo International Airport to Faro Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between CAI and FAO:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Faro Airport (FAO)
Currently, ر.ق. 684 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Faro Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 1,106. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CAI to FAO, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Cairo International Airport to Faro Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from CAI to FAO.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cairo International Airport to Faro Airport.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Of the flights that depart from Cairo International Airport, 63.38% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Cairo International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Cairo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to CAI:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
Reserve a hotel close to FAO if you're catching a late Cairo International Airport to Faro Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Faro Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice to explore Faro and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Faro Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Faro. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
The quietest month for a flight from Cairo International Airport to Faro Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Faro based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Cairo International Airport to Faro Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CAI to FAO in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Portugal
Faro has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Portugal just waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres north-west of Faro, a trip to Lisbon will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
If there's time to check out another side of Portugal, head for Porto, about 467 kilometres north of Faro. Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River are the start of reasons to visit.
