Flying from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Faro is eight hours behind Hong Kong and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your HKG to FAO flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Hong Kong International Airport to Faro Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between HKG and FAO include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Faro Airport flight is R 5,593. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 11,613. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from HKG to FAO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Faro Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from HKG to FAO is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Faro Airport.
Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The address for HKG is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
73.04% of flights that take off from Hong Kong International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Hong Kong International Airport from central Hong Kong, it takes around 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to HKG:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
Consider staying in a hotel near FAO if you're on a late Hong Kong International Airport to Faro Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Faro Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and explore beyond Faro's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Faro Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
From Faro Airport, Faro is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Faro Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Faro in January.
Book your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Faro Airport for August if you want to explore Faro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HKG to FAO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
You've done Faro, now it's time to discover more of Portugal. Travel around 225 kilometres north-west to Lisbon to check off its leading attractions. From Torre de Belem Garden to Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 467 kilometres north of Faro, Porto is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.