Travelling from Milan to Faro Airport (FAO): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Milan to Faro Airport (FAO), there's a good selection of airports you can fly out of. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are Milan's main terminals.
Faro is one hour behind Milan. Faro Airport is located in Faro, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Milan to FAO. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Milan to FAO. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
MXP is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
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68.23% of flights departing from Milano Malpensa Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Thinking of flying out of Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)? Direct Milan to Faro Airport (FAO) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
Ryanair has direct flights from Milan to FAO departing from BGY. Book your favourite window seat and get to your destination in one go.
On the BGY to FAO route, Ryanair is the preferred choice for many passengers.
With 76.0% of its services landing as planned, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier flying between Orio al Serio International Airport and Faro Airport.
You can reach BGY from central Milan in approximately 1 hour by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Orio al Serio International Airport the day before your Milan to FAO flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.49%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You can reserve a plane ticket from Milan to Faro Airport (FAO) with a stop or two out of Milano Linate Airport (LIN). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between LIN and FAO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
From the centre of Milan, LIN is around 11 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 30 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so on public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Milano Linate Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Milan to Faro Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land without delays. At LIN, that rate is 79.56%.
About Faro Airport (FAO)
Have a late flight from Milan to Faro Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near FAO and fast-forward to bedtime:
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To get the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your Milan to Faro Airport flight.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Faro. The time it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Faro Airport (FAO)
At the moment, $38 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Faro Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $76. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Milan to FAO if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Milan to Faro Airport tickets across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Faro Airport (FAO)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. January is the quietest month to go to Faro. August is when most people book flights from Milan to Faro Airport (FAO), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Milan to FAO plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Faro Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Faro
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Faro right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Milan to Faro Airport:
Lighthouse Beach and Ilha Deserta are a couple of big attractions to add to your Faro itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Eating Algarve Food Tours.
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 209 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include belém, Pasteis de Belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Amadora is another favourite destination in Portugal and is around 225 kilometres north-west of Faro. No journey is complete without visiting Roman Villa, Park Fonte das Avencas and Park Fantasia.
