Travelling from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Around 5 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Faro Airport.
Faro is two hours behind Helsinki and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you catch your HEL to FAO flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as September? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Faro (and then seeing more of Portugal!) is a breeze with Finnair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Faro Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Finnair.
Among carriers operating HEL to FAO flights, Finnair has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Faro Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HEL and FAO:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Faro Airport flight is $93. A round-trip ticket is currently $197. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from HEL to FAO, reserve your trip seven months before your departure.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Faro Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HEL to FAO by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Faro Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Helsinki Vantaa Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from HEL make it to their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near HEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Faro Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you have a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Faro Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near FAO:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Faro Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Faro and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Faro Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Faro. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Faro Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Faro. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Faro Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Faro, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HEL to FAO around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered after you've seen 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.
Around 467 kilometres north of Faro, Porto is another favourite stop in Portugal. Start your sightseeing at Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.