Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The timezone in Faro is UTC+0, which is two hours behind Athens.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your ATH to FAO flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Faro Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ATH and FAO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Vienna International Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Faro Airport (FAO)
C$110 is the lowest price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Faro Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$262. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ATH to FAO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Faro Airport.
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Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Faro Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights taking off from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near ATH. Whether you're taking an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Faro Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Faro Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Faro Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and explore beyond Faro's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Faro Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Faro. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Faro Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Faro in January.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Faro Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from ATH to FAO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 discovered after you've seen Faro. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known 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 favourite stop in Portugal. No visit is complete without checking out Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.