Flying from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Faro Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Faro is UTC+0, which is one hour ahead of Ponta Delgada.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your PDL to FAO flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Azores Airlines has direct flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to Faro Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Faro — and maybe even more of Portugal if your schedule allows.
Azores Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 70.59% of services landing as planned, Azores Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating PDL to FAO flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Joao Paulo II Airport to Faro Airport. These are the top stopovers between PDL and FAO:
Porto Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Joao Paulo II Airport to Faro Airport flight is ج.م. 1,998. A round-trip ticket right now is ج.م. 3,995. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from PDL to FAO by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to Faro Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Of all flights leaving Joao Paulo II Airport, 68.76% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Joao Paulo II Airport from central Ponta Delgada, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near PDL? If you've booked an early flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Faro Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you're getting in on a late Joao Paulo II Airport to Faro Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near FAO:
Follow your own route with a Faro Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and chase adventure across Faro and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Faro Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
From Faro Airport, Faro is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
The quietest month for a flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Faro Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Faro based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Faro Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Faro, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PDL to FAO sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've done Faro, now it's time to discover more of Portugal. Travel about 225 kilometres north-west to Lisbon to check off its leading sights. From Torre de Belem Garden to Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Portugal, consider Porto, about 467 kilometres north of Faro. Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River are among its highlights.
