Flying from Colombo to Faro Airport (FAO): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Faro Airport (FAO) departing from here.
The timezone in Faro is UTC+0, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Faro Airport is located in Faro.
To ensure you catch your flight from Colombo to FAO, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
In high season, allow for longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
The journey from central Colombo to RML takes around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Colombo Ratmalana Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Faro Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Break up your flight from Colombo to Faro Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Bandaranaike International Airport and FAO are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Colombo to CMB in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Bandaranaike International Airport the day before your Colombo to FAO flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.71%.
About Faro Airport (FAO)
Have a late flight from Colombo to Faro Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near FAO and hit the lights earlier:
Follow your own route with a Faro Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and discover more of Faro and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Colombo to Faro Airport flight.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Central Faro is around 3 kilometres from Faro Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day, so do some research before you go.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Faro Airport (FAO)
Currently, $653 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Faro Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,835. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Colombo to FAO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Colombo to Faro Airport ticket.
Locking in a cheap flight ticket from Colombo to FAO is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has dropped.
Find an affordable flight from Colombo to Faro Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Colombo to Faro Airport (FAO)
January is the quietest month for flights from Colombo to Faro Airport (FAO), while August is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Faro based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Colombo to FAO flight ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Faro to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Faro Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Faro
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Faro right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Colombo to Faro Airport:
You'll find loads of things to do in Faro when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Lighthouse Beach followed by Ilha Deserta and Eating Algarve Food Tours.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Faro. Around 209 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include belém, Pasteis de Belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Amadora is another sought-after destination in Portugal and is around 225 kilometres north-west of Faro. No trip is complete without experiencing Roman Villa, Park Fonte das Avencas and Park Fantasia.
