Travelling from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Faro's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
To ensure you get on your LPA to FAO flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gran Canaria Airport to Faro Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LPA and FAO:
Lanzarote Airport
Porto Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Faro Airport (FAO)
Currently, 47 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to Faro Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 104 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from LPA to FAO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Faro Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LPA to FAO by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Faro Airport.
Handy information about Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
68.09% of flights leaving from Gran Canaria Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Gran Canaria Airport from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to LPA? If you've booked an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Faro Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you're arriving on a late Gran Canaria Airport to Faro Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near FAO:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Faro Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and explore beyond Faro's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Faro Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
From Faro Airport, Faro is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Faro Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Faro in January.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Faro Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LPA 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 after you've seen Faro. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Around 467 kilometres north of Faro, Porto is another essential stop in Portugal. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.