Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The timezone in Faro is UTC+0, which is 11 hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you catch your MEL to FAO flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Faro Airport (FAO)
₹ 44,956 is the best price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Faro Airport flight. Return flights start at ₹ 102,858. These fares may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from MEL to FAO, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Faro Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MEL? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Faro Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you're landing on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Faro Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near FAO:
Go where the road takes you with a Faro Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and chase adventure across Faro and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Faro Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport to the centre of Faro has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Faro Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Faro in January.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Faro Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MEL to FAO sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Portugal
Faro is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Portugal you'll want to see. Around 225 kilometres north-west of Faro, a trip to Lisbon will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Porto is another sought-after destination in Portugal and is around 467 kilometres north of Faro. No trip is complete without experiencing Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
