Flying from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Faro is three hours ahead of Sao Paulo and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Your GRU to FAO flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Faro Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GRU and FAO include:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Faro Airport (FAO)
Currently, R 6,231 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Faro Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 12,267. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GRU to FAO if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Faro Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from GRU to FAO.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Faro Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, data shows 75.54% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport from central Sao Paulo, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to GRU:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you have a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Faro Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly 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 popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Faro Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Faro. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Faro Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Faro. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Faro Airport for August if you'd like to visit Faro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GRU to FAO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Faro, now it's time to explore other parts of Portugal. Travel around 225 kilometres north-west to Lisbon to tick off its leading sights. From Torre de Belem Garden to Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 467 kilometres north of Faro, Porto is another essential stop in Portugal. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.