Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Faro Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Faro's timezone is UTC+0, making Faro one hour behind Rome.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your FCO to FAO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Faro (and then seeing more of Portugal!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Faro Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Ryanair.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Faro Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between FCO and FAO include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Faro Airport (FAO)
Right now, 21 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Faro Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 44 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from FCO to FAO by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Faro Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Of all flights leaving Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Rome to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near FCO:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you're landing on a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Faro Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near FAO:
Go where the road takes you with a Faro Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and find adventure across Faro and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Faro Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport to the centre of Faro has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Faro Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Faro. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Faro Airport for August if you'd like to visit Faro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FCO to FAO in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've seen Faro. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Portugal, consider Porto, about 467 kilometres north of Faro. Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River are the start of reasons to visit.