Travelling from Florence Airport (FLR) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The timezone in Faro is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Florence.
To ensure you get on your FLR to FAO flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Florence Airport to Faro Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between FLR and FAO:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Handy information about Florence Airport (FLR)
74% of flights that leave from Florence Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Florence Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Florence. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near FLR. Whether you're taking an early flight from Florence Airport to Faro Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
Consider staying in a hotel near FAO if you're catching a late Florence Airport to Faro Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Faro Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice to explore Faro and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Faro Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport to the centre of Faro has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Florence Airport to Faro Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Faro. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Florence Airport to Faro Airport for August if you want to go to Faro during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FLR to FAO in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be explored 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 eager to discover another side of Portugal, consider Porto, roughly 467 kilometres north of Faro. Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello are among the biggest draws.