Flying from Stockholm to Faro Airport (FAO): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Stockholm. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Stockholm to Faro Airport (FAO) leaving from here.
Expect to be travelling for 4 hours 30 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Stockholm to Faro Airport flight.
The timezone in Faro is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Stockholm. Faro Airport is located in Faro.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Faro Airport (FAO) is the most popular route, with 4 direct services each week. Travel from ARN to FAO on SAS's 5:55am flight.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Stockholm to FAO. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like September. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Reach your destination without the detour from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). Nonstop flights from Stockholm to Faro Airport (FAO) are available from here.
When leaving from ARN, you can take a direct flight from Stockholm to Faro Airport with SAS.
Most passengers choose to fly with Scandinavian Airlines from ARN to FAO.
Scandinavian Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 82.35% of services landing on schedule.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Stockholm to FAO with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between ARN and FAO include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
ARN is about 40 kilometres from central Stockholm. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Stockholm to Faro Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Stockholm Arlanda Airport:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport has a solid on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from ARN make it to their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Stockholm to NYO in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 97 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 25 minutes.
The day before your Stockholm to FAO flight, why not spend another night away? Kick back at Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport or Comfortable apartment, which are near Stockholm Skavsta Airport.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 91% of flights out of here arrive right on target.
About Faro Airport (FAO)
Have a late flight from Stockholm to Faro Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near FAO and turn out the lights sooner:
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Stockholm to Faro Airport flight.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is around 3 kilometres from the centre of Faro. It takes around 10 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm to Faro Airport (FAO)
At the moment, R 923 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Stockholm to Faro Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,045. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Stockholm to FAO.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Stockholm to Faro Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Stockholm to FAO.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Stockholm to Faro Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Stockholm to Faro Airport (FAO)
January is the quietest month for flights from Stockholm to Faro Airport (FAO), while August is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Faro based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Stockholm to FAO plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Faro, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Stockholm to Faro Airport in January when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Faro
Start your Faro trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Stockholm to Faro Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Lighthouse Beach, Barreta Island and Parque Natural da Ria Formosa are top sights which should be on any good Faro itinerary.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Faro. Around 209 kilometres away to the northwest, check out popular attractions including Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Amadora is another favourite destination in Portugal and is around 225 kilometres northwest of Faro. No journey is complete without seeing Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.