Travelling from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Lyon Airport to Faro Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Faro is one hour behind Lyon and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Each week, there are six Lyon Airport to Faro Airport flights. If you want to get going as soon as possible, take the 06:45 Volotea flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 21:10 with easyJet.
To ensure you get on your LYS to FAO flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Lyon Airport to Faro Airport. When you're ready to start your Faro adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Portugal:
EasyJet is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
EasyJet ranks as the top on-time carrier for LYS to FAO flights, with 85.0% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lyon Airport to Faro Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LYS and FAO:
Madrid Airport
Toulouse Airport
Bordeaux Airport
Handy information about Lyon Airport (LYS)
Of the flights that depart from Lyon Airport, 79% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Lyon to Lyon Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near LYS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lyon Airport to Faro Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
Book a hotel close to FAO if you're taking a late Lyon Airport to Faro Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Faro Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and experience more of Faro and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Faro Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Faro. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Lyon Airport to Faro Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Faro in February.
Lock in your flight from Lyon Airport to Faro Airport for August if you'd like to explore Faro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LYS to FAO in January if you like travelling in 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 places in Portugal waiting to be discovered after you've seen Faro. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Around 467 kilometres north of Faro, Porto is another favourite stop in Portugal. Start your sightseeing at Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
