Travelling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Faro Airport to Barcelona Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours.
Barcelona is one hour ahead of Faro and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of six weekly Faro Airport to Barcelona Airport flights. The 07:55 departure with Vueling is the earliest available. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 16:40.
Give yourself enough time to catch your FAO to BCN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Vueling has direct flights from Faro Airport to Barcelona Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Barcelona — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
Vueling is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for FAO to BCN flights is Vueling.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Faro Airport to Barcelona Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between FAO and BCN include:
Madrid Airport
Malaga Airport
Bilbao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Faro Airport to Barcelona Airport flight is 19 €. A return fare is currently 40 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from FAO to BCN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to Barcelona Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from FAO to BCN.
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Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
79% of flights leaving from Faro Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Faro to Faro Airport is around 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of about 20 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near FAO. Whether you're catching an early flight from Faro Airport to Barcelona Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Faro Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Grab a Barcelona Airport rental car and discover Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Barcelona Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
From Barcelona Airport, Barcelona is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Faro Airport to Barcelona Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Barcelona in March.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Faro Airport to Barcelona Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FAO to BCN around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Barcelona has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain you should also see. Around 257 kilometres west of Barcelona, a visit to Zaragoza will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Logroño is another essential stop in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without visiting Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.