Flying from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Shannon Airport to Faro Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Shannon and Faro share the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from SNN to FAO start from 09:15 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 18:35 with Ryanair. In total, you can choose from four weekly Shannon Airport to Faro Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your SNN to FAO flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Faro (and perhaps some other great parts of Portugal!). Check out the direct flights from Shannon Airport to Faro Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering SNN to FAO flights, with 76.47% of its services landing on time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Shannon Airport to Faro Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SNN and FAO include:
London Gatwick Airport
London Stansted Airport
Birmingham Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Faro Airport (FAO)
23 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Shannon Airport to Faro Airport flight. A return flight starts from 49 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from SNN to FAO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Shannon Airport to Faro Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Shannon Airport to Faro Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Shannon Airport (SNN)
Shannon Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SNN make it to their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
To reach Shannon Airport from central Shannon, it takes around 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 15 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to SNN? If you're boarding an early flight from Shannon Airport to Faro Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Shannon Airport to Faro Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
Grab a Faro Airport rental car and explore Faro and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Faro Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Shannon Airport to Faro Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Faro in February.
Lock in your flight from Shannon Airport to Faro Airport for August if you'd like to go to Faro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SNN to FAO sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Faro. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Porto is another standout destination in Portugal and is around 467 kilometres north of Faro. No journey is complete without experiencing Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.