Flying from Atlanta to Faro Airport (FAO): What you need to know
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is Atlanta's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Atlanta to Faro Airport (FAO) taking off from here.
Faro Airport is located in Faro. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is four hours ahead of Atlanta.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Atlanta to FAO.
Travelling during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Atlanta to FAO that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between ATL and FAO include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Travelling from central Atlanta to ATL takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Atlanta to Faro Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of all flights leaving Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 76.64% arrive on time at their destination.
The address for ATL is 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
About Faro Airport (FAO)
If you have a late flight from Atlanta to Faro Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near FAO:
Travel at your own speed with a Faro Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and venture far and wide through Faro and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Atlanta to Faro Airport flight.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport to central Faro is roughly 3 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Faro Airport (FAO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Faro Airport is R 4,271. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 10,148. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Atlanta to FAO, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Atlanta to Faro Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Atlanta to FAO.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Atlanta to Faro Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Atlanta to Faro Airport (FAO)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. January is the quietest month to visit Faro. August is when most people book flights from Atlanta to Faro Airport (FAO), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Atlanta to FAO plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Atlanta to Faro Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Faro
After booking your flight from Atlanta to Faro Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Faro:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Lighthouse Beach, Ilha Deserta and Eating Algarve Food Tours are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Faro itinerary.
Explore more of Portugal
Faro has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Portugal you'll want to see. About 209 kilometres north-west of Faro, a trip to Lisbon will keep you busy. Start with attractions like belém, Pasteis de Belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Amadora is another essential stop in Portugal and is around 225 kilometres north-west of Faro. No journey is complete without seeing Roman Villa, Park Fonte das Avencas and Park Fantasia.
