Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Faro's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Faro two hours behind Johannesburg.
To ensure you catch your JNB to FAO flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Faro Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between JNB and FAO include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Faro Airport (FAO)
At the moment, R 6,824 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Faro Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 12,140. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from JNB to FAO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Faro Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from JNB to FAO.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Faro Airport.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
When it comes to O.R. Tambo International Airport's on-time performance, 77.1% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
O.R. Tambo International Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near JNB:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
Reserve a hotel close to FAO if you're taking a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Faro Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Faro Airport rental car and explore Faro and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Faro Airport about one week ahead of 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.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the most popular month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Faro Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Faro in January.
Lock in your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Faro Airport for August if you want to go to Faro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JNB to FAO in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Faro. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Around 467 kilometres north of Faro, Porto is another essential stop in Portugal. No visit is complete without checking out Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.