Travelling from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Faro's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Faro two hours behind Athens.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your ATH to FAO flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Athens International Airport to Faro Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between ATH and FAO:
Madrid Airport
Vienna Airport
Lyon Airport
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Athens International Airport, data shows 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Athens International Airport from central Athens, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Athens International Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near ATH:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Athens International Airport to Faro Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Faro Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and find adventure across Faro and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Faro Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Athens International Airport to Faro Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Faro in February.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Athens International Airport to Faro Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from ATH to FAO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of 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 essential stop in Portugal. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.