Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Faro's timezone is UTC+0, making Faro five hours ahead of Houston.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your IAH to FAO flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Faro Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IAH and FAO:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Faro Airport flight is 286 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 536 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from IAH to FAO, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Faro Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from IAH to FAO.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Faro Airport.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
When it comes to George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, 78.42% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to IAH? If you're catching an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Faro Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to FAO if you're catching a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Faro Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits 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.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Faro Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport to central Faro has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Faro Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Faro. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Faro Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Faro, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IAH to FAO sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Portugal
Faro is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Portugal waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres north-west of Faro, a trip to Lisbon will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Portugal, consider Porto, roughly 467 kilometres north of Faro. Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River are highlights.
