Flying from Melbourne to Faro Airport (FAO): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Faro Airport (FAO) jetting off from here.
Faro is 11 hours behind Melbourne. Faro Airport is located in Faro, which is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Melbourne to FAO. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Faro Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to FAO flight is far easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel gives you a head start on the journey.
Flights from Avalon Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving as expected.
About Faro Airport (FAO)
Reserve a hotel near FAO if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Faro Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Grab a Faro Airport rental car and explore Faro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are top providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Faro Airport flight.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Faro. The time it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It'll take around 1 hour 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Faro Airport (FAO)
₹ 46,508 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Faro Airport. A return flight starts at ₹ 109,044. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to FAO if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Melbourne to Faro Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Melbourne to FAO.
Save money on your flight from Melbourne to Faro Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Faro Airport (FAO)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. January is the quietest month to go to Faro. August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Faro Airport (FAO), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 29ºC. Book your Melbourne to FAO flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Faro Airport in January when temperatures are between 9ºC and 16ºC.
More about Faro
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Faro right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Faro Airport:
Lighthouse Beach and Ilha Deserta are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Faro itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Eating Algarve Food Tours.
Explore more of Portugal
Faro has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Portugal just waiting to be explored. About 209 kilometres north-west of Faro, a visit to Lisbon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like belém, Pasteis de Belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Portugal, consider Amadora, roughly 225 kilometres north-west of Faro. Roman Villa, Park Fonte das Avencas and Park Fantasia are key highlights.
