Flying from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Madeira and Faro share the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
To ensure you get on your FNC to FAO flight, allow plenty of 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.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Madeira Airport to Faro Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between FNC and FAO include:
Porto Airport
Joao Paulo II Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Faro Airport (FAO)
$113 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Madeira Airport to Faro Airport flight. Return flights start from $164. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from FNC to FAO if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Madeira Airport to Faro Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from FNC to FAO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Madeira 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 Madeira Airport (FNC)
When it comes to Madeira Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.73% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Madeira to Madeira Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near FNC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Madeira Airport to Faro Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
Reserve a hotel near FAO if you have a late Madeira Airport to Faro Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Faro Airport rental car and discover Faro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Faro Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Faro. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Madeira Airport to Faro Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Faro in January.
Book your flight from Madeira Airport to Faro Airport for August if you'd like to explore Faro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FNC to FAO in January if you like travelling 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 explored after you've seen Faro. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Porto is another essential stop in Portugal and is around 467 kilometres north of Faro. No trip is complete without experiencing Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.