Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Faro Airport.
Edinburgh and Faro share the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Each week, there are eight Edinburgh Airport to Faro Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, select the 06:05 Jet2 flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 18:25 with Ryanair.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your EDI to FAO flight.
Flying during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Ryanair has direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Faro Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Faro — and maybe even more of Portugal if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
With 68.42% of services arriving as planned, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating EDI to FAO flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Faro Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between EDI and FAO include:
Bristol Airport
Dublin Airport
Birmingham International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Faro Airport flight is C$46. A return ticket right now is C$105. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from EDI to FAO by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Faro Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Finding cheap flights from EDI to FAO is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Faro Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the departures from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Faro Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you're coming in on a late Edinburgh Airport to Faro Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near FAO:
Grab a Faro Airport rental car and discover Faro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Faro Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport to the centre of Faro has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Faro Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Faro. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Faro Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Faro, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to FAO sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've seen Faro. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
If you want to check out another side of Portugal, head for Porto, about 467 kilometres north of Faro. Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River are the start of reasons to visit.