Travelling from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Bristol Airport to Faro Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Bristol and Faro share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Take your pick of 20 weekly Bristol Airport to Faro Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Jet2 is the earliest flight you can take. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 20:20.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your BRS to FAO flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Bristol Airport to Faro Airport, so jetting to Faro (and then seeing more of Portugal!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is easyJet.
With an impressive 85.0% of services landing on schedule, Jet2 is the most punctual carrier operating BRS to FAO flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bristol Airport to Faro Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BRS and FAO:
Porto Airport
Bilbao Airport
Toulouse Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Faro Airport (FAO)
Right now, $35 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bristol Airport to Faro Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $83. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from BRS to FAO by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bristol Airport to Faro Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from BRS to FAO is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bristol Airport to Faro Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
Bristol Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from BRS arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Bristol Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Bristol. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to BRS? If you've booked an early flight from Bristol Airport to Faro Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you're landing on a late Bristol Airport to Faro Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near FAO:
Pick up a Faro Airport rental car and explore Faro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Faro Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
From Faro Airport, Faro is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Bristol Airport to Faro Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Faro. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Bristol Airport to Faro Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Faro, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BRS to FAO in January if you want to travel in 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 cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Faro. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Portugal, head for Porto, roughly 467 kilometres north of Faro. Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello are key highlights.