Travelling from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Barcelona Airport to Faro Airport.
Faro's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Faro one hour behind Barcelona.
Flights from BCN to FAO start at 06:20 — the earliest with Vueling. The last service of the day is at 15:20 with Ryanair. In total, there are six weekly Barcelona Airport to Faro Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BCN to FAO flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Vueling is your ticket to exploring Faro (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Portugal!). Browse the direct flights from Barcelona Airport to Faro Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Vueling is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers BCN to FAO flights is Ryanair. Its services arrive as planned 71.43% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Barcelona Airport to Faro Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between BCN and FAO include:
Madrid Airport
Geneva Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Faro Airport (FAO)
Right now, $20 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona Airport to Faro Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $68. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BCN to FAO if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Faro Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Barcelona Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from BCN arrive on schedule 80% of the time.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BCN? If you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Faro Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Barcelona Airport to Faro Airport flight. Book 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 popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Faro Airport about one week before you travel.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Faro Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Faro in February.
Book your flight from Barcelona Airport to Faro Airport for August if you'd like to visit Faro during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BCN to FAO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Faro. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Portugal, head for Porto, about 467 kilometres north of Faro. Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello are key reasons to visit.