Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Faro Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the popular stopovers between ATH and FAO:
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Vienna International Airport
Remember, you may need a visa to enter Portugal. Visa requirements can differ and travel documentation requirements are constantly changing. Before reserving your cheap ticket from ATH to FAO, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Faro Airport is P3,681. The cheapest price for a return flight is P9,335. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from ATH to FAO, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Faro Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport can be reached in about 37 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport will take roughly 59 minutes.
Got an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near ATH:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Faro Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near FAO:
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
From Faro Airport, Faro is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 18 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour and 33 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Faro Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Faro in January.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with temperatures ranging between 19 ºC and 29 ºC. Lock in your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Faro Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ATH to FAO in January. Temperatures average between 9 ºC and 16 ºC then.
More about Faro
As soon as you've booked your flights from ATH to FAO, you'll need to find a hotel in Faro. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Faro Old Town, Lands - Ria Formosa & Faro Eco-Friendly Solar Boat Tours, Kayaking & More and Capela dos Ossos are popular attractions which should be on any good Faro itinerary.
Complete your Faro trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Faro Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Faro.