Flying from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Faro is one hour behind Bologna and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BLQ to FAO flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Faro Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between BLQ and FAO include:
Porto Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Faro Airport flight is 50 €. A return ticket right now is 112 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from BLQ to FAO, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Faro Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from BLQ to FAO.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Guglielmo Marconi 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 Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 74.23% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Guglielmo Marconi Airport from central Bologna, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near BLQ:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you're arriving on a late Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Faro Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near FAO:
Travel at your own pace with a Faro Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and see more of Faro and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Faro Airport about one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport to central Faro has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
The quietest month for a flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Faro Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Faro based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Faro Airport for August if you'd like to visit Faro during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BLQ to FAO in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
You've done Faro, now it's time to explore more of Portugal. Journey around 225 kilometres north-west to Lisbon to check off its must-visit sights. From Torre de Belem Garden to Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Portugal, consider Porto, roughly 467 kilometres north of Faro. Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River are key reasons to visit.