Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Faro Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Faro's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Dublin.
Flights from DUB to FAO start from 05:45 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 20:30 with Ryanair. In total, you can take your pick of 58 weekly Dublin Airport to Faro Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your DUB to FAO flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Aer Lingus has direct flights from Dublin Airport to Faro Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Faro — and maybe even more of Portugal if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Aer Lingus.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating DUB to FAO flights. A dependable 84.47% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dublin Airport to Faro Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DUB and FAO:
Kerry County Airport
Bristol Airport
Nantes Atlantique Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Faro Airport (FAO)
Currently, 25 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Dublin Airport to Faro Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 50 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DUB to FAO.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Faro Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from DUB to FAO.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dublin Airport to Faro Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
When it comes to Dublin Airport's on-time performance, 72.87% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Dublin Airport from central Dublin, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to DUB? If you're catching an early flight from Dublin Airport to Faro Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dublin Airport to Faro Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
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 reserving your vehicle from Faro Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
From Faro Airport, Faro is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Dublin Airport to Faro Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Faro. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Dublin Airport to Faro Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DUB to FAO in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Faro has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Portugal just waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres north-west of Faro, a visit to Lisbon will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Portugal, consider Porto, about 467 kilometres north of Faro. Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River are among the biggest draws.