Travelling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Faro Airport to Birmingham International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Faro and Birmingham follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Take your pick of 19 weekly Faro Airport to Birmingham International Airport flights. The 06:15 departure with easyJet is the earliest you can take. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 22:00.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your FAO to BHX flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You can travel nonstop to Birmingham, United Kingdom. Take off with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Faro Airport to Birmingham International Airport:
Most passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating FAO to BHX flights. An exceptional 82.61% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Faro Airport to Birmingham International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between FAO and BHX:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Faro Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight is R 346. A round-trip fare right now is R 692. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from FAO to BHX, reserve your journey five months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to Birmingham International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
76.66% of flights taking off from Faro Airport land at their destination on time.
Faro Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Faro. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Faro Airport to Birmingham International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to FAO:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Reserve a hotel near BHX if you're on a late Faro Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Birmingham International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and experience more of Birmingham and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Birmingham International Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport to the centre of Birmingham has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Faro Airport to Birmingham International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Birmingham. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Faro Airport to Birmingham International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from FAO to BHX in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've visited Birmingham, now it's time to explore other corners of United Kingdom. Journey about 161 kilometres south-east to London to tick off its must-visit sights. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Bristol is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Birmingham. No journey is complete without a visit to Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.