Travelling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3. The city is three hours behind Faro, where Faro Airport is located.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your FAO to Rio De Janeiro flight.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even tick a new city off your list. When searching for flight tickets from FAO to Rio De Janeiro, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Located around 3 kilometres from central Faro, FAO can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to FAO? If you're boarding an early flight from Faro Airport to Rio De Janeiro, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
When it comes to Faro Airport's on-time performance, 76.66% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Rio De Janeiro
The best price we've found for a one-way Faro Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight is ر.ق. 1,501. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 2,811. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from FAO to Rio De Janeiro. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Faro Airport to Rio De Janeiro ticket.
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Save money on your flight from Faro Airport to Rio De Janeiro with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The distance from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 18 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to GIG if you're coming in on a late flight from Faro Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
Pick up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car and discover Rio De Janeiro and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are popular providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from FAO to Rio De Janeiro.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
After your flight from Faro Airport to Rio De Janeiro has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is roughly 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 15 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to SDU. Here are a few options where you can check in after your FAO to Rio De Janeiro flight:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Santos Dumont Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and get going in the blink of an eye.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at SDU will help you save.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you about 40 minutes to reach the city centre in a ride-share or cab after your flight from Faro Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
The journey will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling on public transport.
If you don't want to travel into the centre, find a hotel close to RRJ. Make yourself comfy at one of these options after your FAO to Rio De Janeiro flight:
Ready to set off? Pick up a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car from Localiza and begin your trip without stressing about how to get to where you're going.
Rental providers sometimes offer discounts for early bookings, so book your ride from RRJ a few weeks in advance of your flight from Faro Airport to Rio De Janeiro. A little prep today saves cash tomorrow.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
Before booking your flights from Faro Airport to Rio De Janeiro, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Rio De Janeiro offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season brings better hotel deals and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Book your Faro Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FAO to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC and 27ºC.
More about Rio De Janeiro
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Faro Airport to Rio De Janeiro:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach are highlights which should be on every Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Rio De Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another favourite stop in Brazil. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.
