Travelling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Belfast International Airport (BFS): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Faro Airport to Belfast International Airport.
Faro and Belfast are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
Flights from FAO to BFS start from 06:25 — the first with easyJet. The last departure is at 22:50 with easyJet. In total, there are 14 weekly Faro Airport to Belfast International Airport flights.
Your FAO to BFS 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 when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Faro Airport to Belfast International Airport, so jetting to Belfast (and then seeing more of the United Kingdom!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
With a dependable 92.59% of services arriving as planned, Ryanair has the best on-time record for FAO to BFS flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Faro Airport to Belfast International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between FAO and BFS:
London Gatwick Airport
Manchester Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
$80 is the best price for a one-way Faro Airport to Belfast International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $132. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from FAO to BFS by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to Belfast International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
Of all flights leaving Faro Airport, 79% arrive on time at their destination.
Faro Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Faro. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to FAO? If you're catching an early flight from Faro Airport to Belfast International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Belfast International Airport (BFS)
If you're coming in on a late Faro Airport to Belfast International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near BFS:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Belfast International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Drivalia or Dollar and explore beyond Belfast's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Belfast International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to central Belfast
From Belfast International Airport, Belfast is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Faro Airport to Belfast International Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Belfast. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Faro Airport to Belfast International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Belfast during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 19ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from FAO to BFS around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've seen Belfast, now it's time to discover other parts of the United Kingdom. Journey about 274 kilometres south-east to Manchester to tick off its top attractions. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 354 kilometres south-east of Belfast. No journey is complete without a visit to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.