Travelling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Faro Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Faro.
You can choose from 14 weekly Faro Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. The 07:45 departure with TUIfly is the earliest you can take. Condor operates the last service of the day at 18:05.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your FAO to FRA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Faro Airport to Frankfurt Airport, so jetting off to Frankfurt (and then exploring more of Germany!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Condor.
With a reliable 88.46% of services arriving on schedule, Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier offering FAO to FRA flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Faro Airport to Frankfurt Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between FAO and FRA include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Right now, $132 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Faro Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $339. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from FAO to FRA by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from FAO to FRA.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Faro Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
76.66% of flights departing from Faro Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Faro Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Faro. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near FAO. Whether you've booked an early flight from Faro Airport to Frankfurt Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're coming in on a late Faro Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near FRA:
Pick up a Frankfurt Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
From Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
April is the busiest month for flights from Faro Airport to Frankfurt Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Frankfurt in January.
Book your flight from Faro Airport to Frankfurt Airport for July if you want to visit Frankfurt during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from FAO to FRA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Frankfurt, now it's time to discover more of Germany. Travel around 418 kilometres north-east to Berlin to tick off its leading sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Germany, head for Hamburg, roughly 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are key highlights.
