Flying from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The timezone in Faro is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Biarritz.
Leave plenty of time to make your BIQ to FAO flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Faro Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BIQ and FAO:
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Strasbourg Airport
Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Faro Airport (FAO)
RM427 is currently the best price for a one-way Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Faro Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM1,205. These prices can change based on demand.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from BIQ to FAO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Faro Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Faro Airport.
Handy information about Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)
When it comes to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.93% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Biarritz to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near BIQ? If you're catching an early flight from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Faro Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Faro Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
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 main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Faro Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport to the centre of Faro has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Faro Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Faro in January.
Book your flight from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Faro Airport for August if you want to go to Faro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BIQ to FAO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Faro has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Portugal just waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres north-west of Faro, a trip to Lisbon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Around 467 kilometres north of Faro, Porto is another favourite stop in Portugal. No visit is complete without checking out Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.