Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Faro Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Faro is one hour behind Frankfurt and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from FRA to FAO start at 04:45 — the first with TUIfly. The latest departure is at 14:50 with Condor. In total, there are 14 weekly Frankfurt Airport to Faro Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your FRA to FAO flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
You can fly nonstop to Faro, Portugal. Jet off with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Faro Airport:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Condor.
The most punctual carrier that operates FRA to FAO flights is Lufthansa. Its services land as planned 73.08% of the time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Faro Airport. These are the top stopovers between FRA and FAO:
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Bilbao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Faro Airport (FAO)
Right now, 68 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Faro Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 119 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from FRA to FAO by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Faro Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt Airport, data shows 67.47% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Frankfurt Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near FRA:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Frankfurt Airport to Faro Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
Grab a Faro Airport rental car and discover Faro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Faro Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
From Faro Airport, Faro is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Faro Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Faro. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Faro Airport for August if you want to visit Faro during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FRA to FAO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Faro, now it's time to explore other parts of Portugal. Journey around 225 kilometres north-west to Lisbon to check off its leading attractions. From Torre de Belem Garden to Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle, your itinerary will be busy.
Porto is another essential stop in Portugal and is around 467 kilometres north of Faro. No journey is complete without visiting Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.