Traveling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Faro Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Faro is one hour behind Amsterdam and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Take your pick of 12 weekly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Faro Airport flights. The 05:00 departure with Transavia is the earliest flight you can take. Transavia operates the latest service of the day at 19:40.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your AMS to FAO flight.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Getting to Faro (and then discovering more of Portugal!) is a breeze with Transavia. This popular airline offers direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Faro Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Transavia.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Faro Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between AMS and FAO include:
Bilbao Airport
Bristol Airport
Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Faro Airport flight is $75. A return ticket is currently $144. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from AMS to FAO by booking nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Faro Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Faro Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
67.93% of flights that depart Amsterdam Airport Schiphol land at their destination on time.
To get to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from central Amsterdam, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near AMS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Faro Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you're getting in on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Faro Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near FAO:
Pick up a Faro Airport rental car and discover Faro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are popular outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Faro Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport to central Faro has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometers away.
It takes around 1 hour 35 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Faro Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Faro in January.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Faro Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AMS to FAO in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
You've done Faro, now it's time to discover other corners of Portugal. Travel around 225 kilometers north-west to Lisbon to check off its top sights. From Torre de Belem Garden to Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Portugal, consider Porto, roughly 467 kilometers north of Faro. Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River are among its highlights.