Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Faro Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Birmingham and Faro follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
You can choose from 15 weekly Birmingham Airport to Faro Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 20:00.
Your BHX to FAO flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
With direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Faro Airport available through various airlines, getting to Faro (and then other corners of Portugal) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with:
Jet2 is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
EasyJet ranks as the leading on-time carrier for BHX to FAO flights, with 84.62% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham Airport to Faro Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BHX and FAO include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dublin Airport
Brussels International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Faro Airport (FAO)
At the moment, $43 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Faro Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $111. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from BHX to FAO, book your trip 11 months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Faro Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BHX to FAO.
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Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Of all flights leaving Birmingham Airport, 72% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Birmingham Airport from central Birmingham, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near BHX:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Birmingham Airport to Faro Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
Grab a Faro Airport rental car and explore Faro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Faro Airport about one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Faro Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Faro in February.
Before locking in your flight from Birmingham Airport to Faro Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Faro, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BHX to FAO around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Faro is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Portugal just waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres north-west of Faro, a visit to Lisbon will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Portugal, head for Porto, about 467 kilometres north of Faro. Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello are key reasons to visit.