Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The timezone in Faro is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Alicante.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your ALC to FAO flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Faro Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ALC and FAO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Porto Airport
Bilbao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Faro Airport (FAO)
Currently, R 929 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Faro Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,469. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ALC to FAO, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Faro Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Of all flights leaving Alicante-Elche Airport, 73.22% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Alicante to Alicante-Elche Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to ALC:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you're getting in on a late Alicante-Elche Airport to Faro Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near FAO:
Pick up a Faro Airport rental car and explore Faro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are top providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Faro Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
From Faro Airport, Faro is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Faro Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Faro. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Faro Airport for August if you'd like to visit Faro during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALC to FAO in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've seen Faro. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Portugal, head for Porto, roughly 467 kilometres north of Faro. Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River are highlights.