Travelling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): what you need to know
Hong Kong's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Hong Kong eight hours ahead of Faro.
Your FAO to HKG flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Faro Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between FAO and HKG:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
C$589 is currently the best price for a one-way Faro Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$1,066. These fares may change depending on demand.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from FAO to HKG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Faro Airport to Hong Kong International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from FAO to HKG.
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Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
76.66% of flights that leave from Faro Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Faro Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Faro. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near FAO? If you're catching an early flight from Faro Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Consider staying in a hotel near HKG if you're catching a late Faro Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
The address for HKG is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Hong Kong International Airport to the centre of Hong Kong has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The quietest month for a flight from Faro Airport to Hong Kong International Airport is April, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Hong Kong based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Hong Kong is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Faro Airport to Hong Kong International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from FAO to HKG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Hong Kong has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong, a trip to Guangzhou will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in China, head for Shenzhen, roughly 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong. Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning are the start of reasons to visit.