Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Vancouver is 7 hours behind Faro, where Faro Airport is located. Vancouver operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from FAO to Vancouver.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a breeze to plan a flight from FAO to Vancouver with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You will need an ETA for Canada if you hold a passport from Portugal and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Faro Airport to Vancouver, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
Located around 10 kilometres from central Faro, FAO can be reached in about 18 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 33 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Faro Airport to Vancouver? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to FAO:
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Vancouver
$468 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Faro Airport to Vancouver. A return flight starts at $1,079. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from FAO to Vancouver, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver takes about 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 33 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Faro Airport to Vancouver. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Central Vancouver is located around 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). As soon as your flight from Faro Airport to Vancouver has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 5 minutes.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take around 16 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to CXH. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from FAO to Vancouver:
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the most popular month to board a flight from Faro Airport to Vancouver while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Vancouver, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Faro Airport to Vancouver for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 24ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from FAO to Vancouver around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Faro Airport to Vancouver, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are major attractions which should feature on every Vancouver itinerary.
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