Flying from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Faro is one hour behind Cagliari and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your CAG to FAO flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Faro Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CAG and FAO:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
EuroAirport Swiss
How to find the cheapest flights from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to Faro Airport (FAO)
RM317 is the best price for a one-way Cagliari Elmas Airport to Faro Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM478. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CAG to FAO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Faro Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Faro Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
Cagliari Elmas Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from CAG land at their destination as scheduled 80.13% of the time.
Central Cagliari to Cagliari Elmas Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to CAG? If you've booked an early flight from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Faro Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to FAO if you're on a late Cagliari Elmas Airport to Faro Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Faro Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and see more of Faro and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Faro Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Faro. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Faro Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Faro in January.
Lock in your flight from Cagliari Elmas Airport to Faro Airport for August if you'd like to visit Faro during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CAG to FAO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Faro has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Portugal just waiting to be explored. Around 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.
Porto is another essential stop in Portugal and is around 467 kilometres north of Faro. No trip is complete without a visit to Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.