Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for around 3 hours 23 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Faro Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Edinburgh and Faro have the same timezone — UTC+0.
There are 8 flights from Faro Airport to Edinburgh Airport weekly. Get the 06:05 flight if you want to get going as soon as possible. If you're keen to get the most out of your day, the latest flight from FAO to EDI is at 20:50.
Traveling over a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jet2 offers direct flights from Faro Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Book with this popular carrier, and get ready to tick off the sights in Edinburgh — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
If you want to break up your flight from Faro Airport to Edinburgh Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a city that catches your eye. The most popular stopovers on the FAO - EDI route are:
Belfast International Airport
Dublin Airport
London Gatwick Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter United Kingdom, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have all the necessary information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from FAO to EDI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Faro Airport to Edinburgh Airport is C$24. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$47. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap flight tickets from FAO to EDI, reserve your journey 9 months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Faro Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from FAO to EDI. You don't need to check back in every day to see if prices have fallen. We'll notify you when there's a change in price.
Play around with filters to find the best journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Faro Airport to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
The journey from central Faro to Faro Airport takes around 1 hour and 33 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 18 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Faro Airport to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to FAO:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you have a late flight from Faro Airport to Edinburgh Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near EDI:
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 31 minutes.
Getting to the center by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Faro Airport to Edinburgh Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Edinburgh. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Faro Airport to Edinburgh Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FAO to EDI in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 7ºC then.
More about Edinburgh
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the best places to stay in Edinburgh right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from FAO to EDI:
Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Edinburgh must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Museum of Scotland.
Complete your Edinburgh trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Edinburgh Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Edinburgh.