Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Expect to be airborne for around 48 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Faro Airport. Faro and Lisbon have the same timezone — UTC+0.
Flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Faro Airport start from 06:05 — the earliest with TAP Portugal. The last flight of the day is the 23:05 option with TAP Portugal. In total, you can choose from 75 weekly services between LIS and FAO.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Faro Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. These are the most popular stopovers between LIS and FAO:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Once you've booked your cheap ticket from LIS to FAO, get your travel documents ready. A visa or passport isn't needed since you're travelling within Portugal. As long as you have another identity document, like a driver's license or an ID card, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Faro Airport (FAO)
RM136 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Faro Airport. A return flight starts from RM251. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Book 8 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LIS to FAO.
April is the cheapest month for tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Faro Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Finding a cheap ticket from LIS to FAO couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has fallen.
Play around with filters to find the right trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Faro Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of Lisbon, Lisbon Portela Airport can be reached in about 22 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport will take roughly 59 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to LIS? If you've booked an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Faro Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Faro Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near FAO:
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
From Faro Airport, Faro is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 18 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 33 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Faro Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Faro in January.
When booking your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Faro Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Faro, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 29ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIS to FAO in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC and 16ºC then.
More about Faro
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Faro right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from LIS to FAO:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Faro Old Town, Lands - Ria Formosa & Faro Eco-Friendly Solar Boat Tours, Kayaking & More and Capela dos Ossos are must-have experiences during your Faro visit.
Complete your Faro trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Faro Airport, discover our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Faro trip.