Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The timezone in Faro is UTC+0, which is two hours behind Cape Town.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CPT to FAO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Faro Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CPT and FAO:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Faro Airport (FAO)
₹ 49,269 is currently the best price for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Faro Airport flight. Return flights start at ₹ 61,591. These fares may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CPT to FAO, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Cape Town International Airport to Faro Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CPT to FAO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Faro Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from CPT land at their destination as scheduled 81.65% of the time.
Central Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Have an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CPT:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you're landing on a late Cape Town International Airport to Faro Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near FAO:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Faro Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Faro and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Faro Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Faro. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Faro Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Faro. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Faro Airport for August if you'd like to go to Faro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CPT to FAO around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Faro, now it's time to discover other parts of Portugal. Journey about 225 kilometres north-west to Lisbon to tick off its leading sights. From Torre de Belem Garden to Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 467 kilometres north of Faro, Porto is another essential stop in Portugal. Experience major highlights starting with Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
