Travelling from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Faro Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Faro's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Glasgow.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your PIK to FAO flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Faro (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Portugal!). Browse the direct flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Faro Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Ryanair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Faro Airport. Many passengers pass through Barcelona-El Prat Airport when flying between PIK and FAO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Faro Airport flight is R 409. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 1,453. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from PIK to FAO, reserve your trip six months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Faro Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from PIK to FAO.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Faro Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Of all flights departing from Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 76.7% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Glasgow Prestwick Airport from central Glasgow, it takes about 40 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near PIK. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Faro Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Faro Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Faro Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice to explore Faro and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Faro Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Faro. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Faro Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Faro in January.
Lock in your flight from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Faro Airport for August if you'd like to explore Faro during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PIK to FAO in January if you like travelling in 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 places in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Faro. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Porto is another sought-after destination in Portugal and is around 467 kilometres north of Faro. No trip is complete without dropping by Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
