Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Faro Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Faro and Edinburgh follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Flights from FAO to EDI start at 06:20 — the first with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 20:50 with Jet2. Overall, you can choose from eight weekly Faro Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your FAO to EDI flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Ryanair is your ticket to exploring Edinburgh (and perhaps some other great parts of United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Faro Airport to Edinburgh Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
With a reliable 89.47% of services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier for FAO to EDI flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Faro Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between FAO and EDI:
Belfast International Airport
Dublin Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
R 608 is the best price for a one-way Faro Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,495. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from FAO to EDI, book your trip six months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from FAO to EDI is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Faro Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
Of all flights leaving Faro Airport, 76.66% touch down on time at their destination.
Faro Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Faro. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near FAO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Faro Airport to Edinburgh Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Faro Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Pick up an Edinburgh Airport rental car and explore Edinburgh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Edinburgh Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport to central Edinburgh has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the most popular month for flights from Faro Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Edinburgh in January.
Lock in your flight from Faro Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you want to explore Edinburgh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FAO to EDI in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Edinburgh. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Glasgow is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without experiencing Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.
