Travelling from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Faro Airport.
Faro's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Leeds.
Flights from LBA to FAO start from 06:00 — the first with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 19:10 with Ryanair. Overall, you can choose from 16 weekly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Faro Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LBA to FAO flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Faro (and then discovering more of Portugal!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Faro Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers LBA to FAO flights, with 78.95% of its services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Faro Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between LBA and FAO:
Belfast International Airport
Dublin Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Faro Airport (FAO)
R 471 is the best price for a one-way Leeds Bradford International Airport to Faro Airport flight. Return flights start at R 941. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from LBA to FAO, book your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Faro Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
68.63% of flights that leave from Leeds Bradford International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Leeds to Leeds Bradford International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LBA? If you're catching an early flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Faro Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
Consider booking a hotel near FAO if you're on a late Leeds Bradford International Airport to Faro Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Faro Airport rental car and discover Faro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are popular outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Faro Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
From Faro Airport, Faro is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Faro Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Faro. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Faro Airport for August if you want to visit Faro during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LBA to FAO sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Faro is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Portugal just waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres north-west of Faro, a visit to Lisbon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Portugal, head for Porto, about 467 kilometres north of Faro. Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River are the start of reasons to visit.