Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The average duration of 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 06:30 — the first with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 22:20 with Ryanair. In total, there are 17 weekly Porto Airport to Faro Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your OPO to FAO flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Faro (and then exploring more of Portugal!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Porto Airport to Faro Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Ryanair.
The most punctual carrier that operates OPO to FAO flights is Ryanair. Its services arrive as planned 79.09% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Porto Airport to Faro Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between OPO and FAO include:
Madrid Airport
Nantes Airport
Paris Beauvais Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Faro Airport (FAO)
$17 is the best price for a one-way Porto Airport to Faro Airport flight. Return flights start from $35. These prices can change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from OPO to FAO by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Porto Airport to Faro Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Picking up cheap flights from OPO to FAO is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Porto Airport to Faro Airport.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
75% of flights taking off from Porto Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Porto to Porto Airport is around 11 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near OPO? If you've booked an early flight from Porto Airport to Faro Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to FAO if you're catching a late Porto Airport to Faro Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Faro Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Faro and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Faro Airport around one week before traveling.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
The quietest month for a flight from Porto Airport to Faro Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Faro based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Porto Airport to Faro Airport for August if you want to explore Faro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OPO to FAO in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered after you've seen Faro. Around 225 kilometers away to the north-west, its best attractions include Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Portugal, head for Porto, roughly 467 kilometers north of Faro. Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello are among the biggest draws.
