Travelling from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Faro is one hour behind Valletta and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your MLA to FAO flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Malta International Airport to Faro Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MLA and FAO:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Beauvais-Tille Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Faro Airport (FAO)
Right now, ₹ 4,044 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Malta International Airport to Faro Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 10,731. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MLA to FAO if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Malta International Airport to Faro Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MLA to FAO.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Malta International Airport to Faro Airport.
Handy information about Malta International Airport (MLA)
Of all flights departing from Malta International Airport, 72.79% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Valletta to Malta International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Need a handy hotel close to MLA? If you're catching an early flight from Malta International Airport to Faro Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Malta International Airport to Faro Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
Grab a Faro Airport rental car and discover Faro and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Faro Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Faro. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Malta International Airport to Faro Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Faro. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Malta International Airport to Faro Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MLA to FAO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Faro, now it's time to discover more of Portugal. Journey around 225 kilometres north-west to Lisbon to check off its popular sights. From Torre de Belem Garden to Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle, you'll have a full itinerary 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.