Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Faro Airport.
Dublin and Faro are both in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Every week, there are 36 Dublin Airport to Faro Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, select the 05:45 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:35 with Ryanair.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your DUB to FAO flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Getting to Faro (and then discovering more of Portugal!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Dublin Airport to Faro Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Ryanair.
With a dependable 85.42% of services arriving as planned, Aer Lingus is the most punctual carrier for DUB to FAO flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dublin Airport to Faro Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DUB and FAO:
Bristol Airport
Nantes Airport
Kerry Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Faro Airport (FAO)
$60 is the lowest price for a one-way Dublin Airport to Faro Airport flight. A return flight starts from $120. These prices may change based on availability.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DUB to FAO.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Faro Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dublin Airport to Faro Airport.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
Of all flights leaving Dublin Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Dublin Airport from central Dublin, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near DUB. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Dublin Airport to Faro Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to FAO if you're taking a late Dublin Airport to Faro Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Faro Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Faro and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Faro Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
The quietest month for a flight from Dublin Airport to Faro Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Faro based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Dublin Airport to Faro Airport for August if you want to visit Faro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from DUB to FAO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've seen Faro. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Around 467 kilometres north of Faro, Porto is another favourite stop in Portugal. No visit is complete without checking out Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.