Travelling from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The timezone in Faro is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Málaga.
To ensure you catch your AGP to FAO flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Malaga Airport to Faro Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between AGP and FAO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Bilbao Airport
Lanzarote Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Malaga Airport to Faro Airport flight is R 745. A return ticket is currently R 1,611. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from AGP to FAO, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Malaga Airport to Faro Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Malaga Airport to Faro Airport.
Handy information about Malaga Airport (AGP)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Malaga Airport, 72.02% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Malaga Airport from central Málaga, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to AGP? If you're boarding an early flight from Malaga Airport to Faro Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
Book a hotel near FAO if you're on a late Malaga Airport to Faro Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
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 main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Faro Airport about one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
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 to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Malaga Airport to Faro Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Faro in January.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Malaga Airport to Faro Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from AGP to FAO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Faro, now it's time to discover other corners of Portugal. Travel around 225 kilometres north-west to Lisbon to check off its leading 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.
If you want to check out another great destination in Portugal, head for Porto, roughly 467 kilometres north of Faro. Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River are key highlights.