Flying from Tenerife to Faro Airport (FAO): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Tenerife. Check out your options leaving from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) or Tenerife South Airport (TFS) when planning your flight from Tenerife to Faro Airport (FAO).
Faro (where Faro Airport is located) and Tenerife share the UTC+0 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Tenerife to FAO. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
The journey from central Tenerife to TFN takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometers in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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When it comes to Tenerife North Airport's on-time performance, 75.81% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
You can arrive at TFS from central Tenerife in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 64 kilometers or so.
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Tenerife South Airport has an on-time performance rate of 64.91%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.
About Faro Airport (FAO)
Have a late flight from Tenerife to Faro Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near FAO and be in snooze mode sooner:
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Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Tenerife to Faro Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
The center of Faro is around 3 kilometers from Faro Airport. Travel times by cab or car rental will vary depending on time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife to Faro Airport (FAO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tenerife to Faro Airport is $49. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $110. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Tenerife to FAO, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Tenerife to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is when most people book flights from Tenerife to Faro Airport (FAO). Plan your visit to Faro in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Tenerife to FAO plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Tenerife to Faro Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Faro
Start your Faro trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Tenerife to Faro Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Lighthouse Beach, Ilha Deserta and Eating Algarve Food Tours are must-visits when exploring Faro.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Faro, now it's time to explore other parts of Portugal. Travel around 209 kilometers north-west to Lisbon to tick off its leading sights. From belém to Pasteis de Belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Portugal, head for Amadora, roughly 225 kilometers north-west of Faro. Roman Villa, Park Fonte das Avencas and Park Fantasia are the start of reasons to visit.