46 € Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Faro

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edinburgh Airport to Faro Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 67 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Faro

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to Faro flights are currently cheapest in August.

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Faro

Edinburgh to Faro: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Edinburgh to Faro below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Faro.

Edinburgh to Faro: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found46 €
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time3 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineRyanair
Average flights per week10

Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to Faro: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to Faro is 46 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Edinburgh to Faro.
Ryanair and Jet2 fly direct from Edinburgh to Faro.
As of June 2026, there are 10 flights per week flying from Edinburgh to Faro.
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Faro is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Faro Airport on Thursday, 13 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Faro but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Faro is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Faro.

Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Faro Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.

  • Edinburgh and Faro follow the same timezone, UTC+0.

  • Flights from EDI to FAO start at 05:45 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last departure is at 18:25 with Ryanair. Overall, you can choose from eight weekly Edinburgh Airport to Faro Airport flights.

  • Your EDI to FAO flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • Getting to Faro (and then seeing more of Portugal!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Faro Airport.

  • Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.

  • With a reliable 88.24% of services arriving as planned, Jet2 is the most punctual carrier offering EDI to FAO flights.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Faro Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between EDI and FAO:

    • Dublin Airport

    • London Stansted Airport

    • London Luton Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Faro Airport (FAO)

  • 22 € is currently the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Faro Airport flight. Return flights start at 46 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from EDI to FAO, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Faro Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from EDI to FAO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Faro Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.

  • You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.

  • Catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near EDI:

Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)

  • Consider booking a hotel close to FAO if you're catching a late Edinburgh Airport to Faro Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Faro Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and venture far and wide through Faro and beyond.

  • Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Faro Airport around one week before your departure date.

Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro

  • Faro Airport to central Faro has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.

When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Faro Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Faro in February.

  • The warmest month in Faro is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Faro Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EDI to FAO in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.

Explore more of Portugal

  • Faro has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Portugal waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres north-west of Faro, a visit to Lisbon will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.

  • Porto is another sought-after destination in Portugal and is around 467 kilometres north of Faro. No trip is complete without experiencing Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.

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