Flying from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Faro Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Faro is one hour behind Dusseldorf and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
You can take your pick of nine weekly Dusseldorf International Airport to Faro Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DUS to FAO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Faro Airport. When you're ready to start your Faro adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of Portugal:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Eurowings on this route.
With a dependable 85.71% of services landing on schedule, TUIfly has the best on-time performance for DUS to FAO flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dusseldorf International Airport to Faro Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between DUS and FAO include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
Lyon Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Faro Airport (FAO)
38 € is the lowest price for a one-way Dusseldorf International Airport to Faro Airport flight. A return flight starts at 119 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Book one month before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DUS to FAO.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Faro Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Picking up cheap flights from DUS to FAO is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Faro Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from DUS land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
To reach Dusseldorf International Airport from central Dusseldorf, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near DUS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Faro Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
Consider booking a hotel near FAO if you have a late Dusseldorf International Airport to Faro Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Faro Airport rental car and discover Faro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Faro Airport around one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from the centre of Faro. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Faro Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Faro. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Faro Airport for August if you want to go to Faro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DUS to FAO sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've seen Faro. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Around 467 kilometres north of Faro, Porto is another essential stop in Portugal. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.