Travelling from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Southampton Airport to Faro Airport.
Southampton and Faro share the UTC+0 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Your SOU to FAO flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Faro (and then seeing more of Portugal!) is a snap with British Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from Southampton Airport to Faro Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is British Airways.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Southampton Airport to Faro Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between SOU and FAO:
Belfast International Airport
Geneve Airport
Glasgow International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Faro Airport (FAO)
25 € is the best price for a one-way Southampton Airport to Faro Airport flight. Return flights start from 107 €. These prices can change based on demand.
Book 11 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SOU to FAO.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Southampton Airport to Faro Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SOU to FAO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Southampton Airport to Faro Airport.
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
Of all flights departing from Southampton Airport, 55.7% land on time at their destination.
Southampton Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Southampton. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near SOU. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Southampton Airport to Faro Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
Consider booking a hotel close to FAO if you're catching a late Southampton Airport to Faro Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Faro Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice to explore Faro and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Faro Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport to the centre of Faro has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Southampton Airport to Faro Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Faro in January.
Before locking in your flight from Southampton Airport to Faro Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Faro, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SOU to FAO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Faro. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Portugal, consider Porto, roughly 467 kilometres north of Faro. Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River are among the biggest draws.