Travelling from Porto Airport (OPO) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Porto Airport to Faro Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Porto and Faro follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Flights from OPO to FAO start at 06:10 — the first with Ryanair. The last departure is at 22:15 with Ryanair. Overall, there are 68 weekly Porto Airport to Faro Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your OPO to FAO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Faro (and maybe even some other great corners of Portugal!). Browse the direct flights from Porto Airport to Faro Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair stands out as the most punctual carrier for OPO to FAO flights, with 86.44% of services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Porto Airport to Faro Airport. Here are the top stopovers between OPO and FAO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Nantes Atlantique Airport
Beauvais-Tille Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Faro Airport (FAO)
Currently, ر.ق. 63 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Porto Airport to Faro Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 147. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from OPO to FAO.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Porto Airport to Faro Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from OPO to FAO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Porto Airport to Faro Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
When it comes to Porto Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.49% of flights complete their journey on time.
Porto Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Porto. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near OPO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Porto Airport to Faro Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Porto Airport to Faro Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
Pick up a Faro Airport rental car and explore Faro and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are top outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Faro Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of 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)
August is the most popular month for flights from Porto Airport to Faro Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Faro in January.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Porto Airport to Faro Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from OPO to FAO around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've done Faro, now it's time to discover more of Portugal. Journey about 225 kilometres north-west to Lisbon to tick off its leading sights. From Torre de Belem Garden to Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Porto is another standout destination in Portugal and is around 467 kilometres north of Faro. No journey is complete without seeing Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.