Flying from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Faro Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Faro is one hour behind Amsterdam and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Take your pick of 15 weekly Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Faro Airport flights. The 05:00 departure with Transavia is the earliest flight you can take. Transavia operates the last service of the day at 19:10.
Your AMS to FAO flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as September, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Flying into Faro (and then discovering more of Portugal!) is easy with transavia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Faro Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is transavia.
Transavia is the most punctual carrier that offers AMS to FAO flights. A reliable 81.32% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Faro Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AMS and FAO:
London Stansted Airport
Bristol Airport
Bilbao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Faro Airport flight is $115. A return fare right now is $182. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book three months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AMS to FAO.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Faro Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from AMS to FAO.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Faro Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Of all flights departing from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, 75% land on schedule at their destination.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near AMS:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
Book a hotel close to FAO if you have a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Faro Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Faro Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and venture far and wide through Faro and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Faro Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Faro. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
It'll take around 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
The quietest month for a flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Faro Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Faro based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Faro Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Faro, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from AMS to FAO sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Portugal
Faro has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Portugal just waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres north-west of Faro, a visit to Lisbon will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Porto is another standout destination in Portugal and is around 467 kilometres north of Faro. No journey is complete without a visit to Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.



