Flying from Exeter International Airport (EXT) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
A direct flight from Exeter International Airport to Faro Airport takes an average of 2 hours 31 minutes. Faro's timezone is UTC+0 — the same as Exeter.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
To break up your flight from Exeter International Airport to Faro Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that catches your eye. The most popular stopovers on the EXT - FAO route include:
Newcastle International Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Dublin Airport
Before booking your cheap ticket from EXT to FAO, check whether you need a visa to enter Portugal. Travel document and visa requirements can differ and are updated frequently. To get the latest information, contact the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're going to.
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Exeter International Airport to Faro Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near FAO:
Handy information about Exeter International Airport (EXT)
The journey from central Exeter to Exeter International Airport takes around 28 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 17 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near EXT. Whether you're catching an early flight from Exeter International Airport to Faro Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
More about Faro
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Faro right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from EXT to FAO:
Faro Old Town and Lands - Ria Formosa & Faro Eco-Friendly Solar Boat Tours, Kayaking & More are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Faro must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Capela dos Ossos.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
From Faro Airport, Faro is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 18 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour and 33 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Complete your Faro trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Faro Airport, discover our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Faro getaway.
How to find the cheapest flights from Exeter International Airport (EXT) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Exeter International Airport to Faro Airport is $92. The cheapest price for a return flight is $179. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from EXT to FAO.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Exeter International Airport to Faro Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Exeter International Airport to Faro Airport. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Exeter International Airport to Faro Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Faro in January.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Exeter International Airport to Faro Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from EXT to FAO sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.