Travelling from Ottawa to Faro Airport (FAO): What you need to know
Faro is five hours ahead of Ottawa. Faro Airport is located in Faro, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Ottawa to FAO. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is about 14 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Ottawa to Faro Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
58% of flights taking off from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Faro Airport (FAO)
Book a hotel close to FAO if you're catching a late flight from Ottawa to Faro Airport. Choose one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Pick up a Faro Airport rental car and explore Faro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Ottawa to Faro Airport flight.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
From Faro Airport, central Faro is around 3 kilometres away. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Faro Airport (FAO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Faro Airport is R 5,125. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 9,469. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Ottawa to FAO. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Ottawa to Faro Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Ottawa to Faro Airport (FAO). July is when most people travel to Faro. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in January.
When booking your Ottawa 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 Ottawa to Faro Airport in January when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Faro
Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Faro Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Faro:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Faro when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at Lighthouse Beach followed by Barreta Island and Eating Algarve Food Tours.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've seen Faro. Around 209 kilometres away to the northwest, popular attractions include Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Amadora is another well-known destination in Portugal and is around 225 kilometres northwest of Faro. No journey is complete without seeing Around Lisbon, Roman Villa and Park Fonte das Avencas.
