Travelling from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Glasgow International Airport to Faro Airport is 3 hours 20 minutes.
Glasgow and Faro share the UTC+0 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from GLA to FAO start at 06:00 — the first with easyJet. The last service of the day is at 16:45 with easyJet. In total, you can take your pick of ten weekly Glasgow International Airport to Faro Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GLA to FAO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Faro (and then discovering more of Portugal!) is a breeze with Jet2. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Glasgow International Airport to Faro Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Jet2.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for GLA to FAO flights is Jet2.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Glasgow International Airport to Faro Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GLA and FAO:
Dublin Airport
Bristol Airport
London Luton Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Faro Airport (FAO)
₹ 2,157 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Faro Airport flight. A return flight starts at ₹ 7,357. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from GLA to FAO.
The cheapest month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to Faro Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from GLA to FAO.
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Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Of the flights that depart from Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% land on time at their destination.
To reach Glasgow International Airport from central Glasgow, it takes around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near GLA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Faro Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Glasgow International Airport to Faro Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Faro Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and explore beyond Faro's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Faro Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Faro. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Faro Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Faro. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Glasgow International Airport to Faro Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from GLA to FAO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Faro, now it's time to explore other corners of Portugal. Travel about 225 kilometres north-west to Lisbon to check off its top 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 favourite stop in Portugal. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.