Travelling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Istanbul is three hours ahead of Faro, where Faro Airport is located. Istanbul observes the UTC+3 timezone.
To avoid missing your FAO to Istanbul flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper flight ticket from FAO to Istanbul. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The journey from central Faro to FAO takes around 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 3 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a hotel near FAO? If you're boarding an early flight from Faro Airport to Istanbul, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
76.66% of flights departing from Faro Airport land at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Istanbul
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Faro Airport to Istanbul flight is R 1,555. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,090. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from FAO to Istanbul, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Scoring cheap tickets from Faro Airport to Istanbul is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest fares across each month and snap up a sweet deal.
You don't need to keep looking every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's an updated deal for cheap flights from FAO to Istanbul.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The distance from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Faro Airport to Istanbul. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Pick up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks before your flight from FAO to Istanbul can help you lock in the best possible rate.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. Once you've disembarked your flight from Faro Airport to Istanbul, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places to rest your head close to SAW. Kick back and get cosy after your FAO to Istanbul flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent make picking up a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport rental car simple. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Istanbul
Travel to Istanbul during peak season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Faro Airport to Istanbul in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Lock in a Faro Airport to Istanbul flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FAO to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Istanbul
After booking your flight from Faro Airport to Istanbul, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Istanbul:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. The Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower are popular attractions which should be on any good Istanbul itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a visit to Ankara will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Alsancak.
