Flying from Paris to Faro Airport (FAO): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Paris to Faro Airport (FAO), there's a good range of airports you can depart from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are Paris's main options.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 45 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Paris to Faro Airport flight.
The timezone in Faro is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Paris. Faro Airport is located in Faro.
To ensure you get on your flight from Paris to FAO, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can take a direct flight from Paris to Faro Airport (FAO) out of Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
When jetting out of CDG, you can catch a direct flight from Paris to Faro Airport with Air France.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between CDG and FAO is Air France.
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Paris, CDG can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Charles de Gaulle Airport, data shows 61.46% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Consider starting your journey from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). You can book a direct Paris to Faro Airport (FAO) plane ticket with departures from here.
Get on your direct flight from Paris to FAO with Transavia France. This is one of the leading airlines operating this route out of ORY.
On the ORY to FAO route, Transavia France is the airline most travellers rely on.
With 73.08% of its services landing as planned, Transavia France is the top on-time carrier flying between Paris Orly Airport and Faro Airport.
You can reach ORY from central Paris in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to FAO flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.56%.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Avoid the hassle of switching planes from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA). Direct flights from Paris to Faro Airport are available from here.
Get ready for takeoff with Ryanair. It offers direct Paris to FAO plane tickets from BVA.
The top choice among passengers flying between BVA and FAO is Ryanair.
Ryanair leads the way as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 100.0% of its services landing on schedule.
BVA is around 88 kilometres from central Paris. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Paris to Faro Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Beauvais-Tille Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
Flights that leave from BVA touch down at their destination within the expected time frame 66.39% of the time.
The street address of Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Faro Airport (FAO)
Have a late flight from Paris to Faro Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near FAO and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Faro Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and explore beyond Faro's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Paris to Faro Airport flight.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport to the centre of Faro is roughly 3 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Faro Airport (FAO)
R 342 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Paris to Faro Airport. A return flight starts at R 835. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book three months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Paris to FAO.
The best month for scoring cheap Paris to Faro Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Faro Airport (FAO)
January is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Faro Airport (FAO), while August is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Faro based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Paris to FAO plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Faro, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Paris to Faro Airport in January when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Faro
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Faro right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Paris to Faro Airport:
Lighthouse Beach and Ilha Deserta are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Faro travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Eating Algarve Food Tours.
Explore more of Portugal
Faro has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Portugal waiting to be explored. About 209 kilometres north-west of Faro, a visit to Lisbon will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like belém, Pasteis de Belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Around 225 kilometres north-west of Faro, Amadora is another essential stop in Portugal. Experience major highlights starting with Roman Villa, Park Fonte das Avencas and Park Fantasia.