Travelling from Bangkok to Faro Airport (FAO): What you need to know
Faro Airport is located in Faro. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is seven hours behind Bangkok.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Bangkok to FAO.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like February and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Bangkok to FAO departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
BKK is about 31 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to Faro Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the flights that depart from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, 68% land on time at their destination.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
On public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in about 1 hour 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Bangkok to FAO flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport:
66% of flights taking off from Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Faro Airport (FAO)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Bangkok to Faro Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near FAO:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Faro Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and explore beyond Faro's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Bangkok to Faro Airport flight.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Faro. It takes around 10 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Faro Airport (FAO)
At the moment, RM1,546 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Faro Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM3,517. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Bangkok to FAO, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Bangkok to Faro Airport ticket.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Bangkok to FAO is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Bangkok to Faro Airport.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Faro Airport (FAO)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. January is the quietest month to visit Faro. July is when most people book flights from Bangkok to Faro Airport (FAO), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a Bangkok to FAO plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Faro to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Faro Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Faro
After booking your flight from Bangkok to Faro Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Faro:
Your Faro trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include Lighthouse Beach, Barreta Island and Eating Algarve Food Tours.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Faro, now it's time to discover other parts of Portugal. Travel around 209 kilometres northwest to Lisbon to check off its top attractions. From Pasteis de Belém to belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 225 kilometres northwest of Faro, Amadora is another favourite stop in Portugal. No visit is complete without checking out Around Lisbon, Roman Villa and Park Fonte das Avencas.
