Travelling from Nice Airport (NCE) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Faro is one hour behind Nice and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your NCE to FAO flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Nice Airport to Faro Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between NCE and FAO include:
Paris Orly Airport
Lyon Airport
Toulouse Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nice Airport (NCE) to Faro Airport (FAO)
At the moment, R 866 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Nice Airport to Faro Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,317. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from NCE to FAO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Nice Airport to Faro Airport.
Landing cheap flights from NCE to FAO is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Nice Airport to Faro Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Nice Airport (NCE)
Of all flights leaving Nice Airport, 76% arrive on time at their destination.
Nice Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Nice. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Nice Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near NCE:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Nice Airport to Faro Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
Pick up a Faro Airport rental car and explore Faro and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Faro Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from the centre of Faro. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
It takes around 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Nice Airport to Faro Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Faro in February.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Nice Airport to Faro Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from NCE to FAO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Faro. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
If there's time to check out another side of Portugal, head for Porto, roughly 467 kilometres north of Faro. Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello are among the biggest draws.
