Flying from Exeter International Airport (EXT) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Exeter International Airport to Faro Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Exeter and Faro are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
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 board your EXT to FAO flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Faro (and perhaps some other great parts of Portugal!). Check out the direct flights from Exeter International Airport to Faro Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Ryanair.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Exeter International Airport to Faro Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between EXT and FAO include:
Newcastle International Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Exeter International Airport (EXT) to Faro Airport (FAO)
At the moment, RM127 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Exeter International Airport to Faro Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM213. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from EXT to FAO.
The cheapest month for flights from Exeter International Airport to Faro Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from EXT to FAO.
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Handy information about Exeter International Airport (EXT)
Of the departures from Exeter International Airport, 61.22% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Exeter International Airport from central Exeter, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Exeter International Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to EXT:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you have a late Exeter International Airport to Faro Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near FAO:
Travel at your own speed with a Faro Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and discover more of Faro and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Faro Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Faro. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
The quietest month for a flight from Exeter International Airport to Faro Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Faro based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Exeter International Airport to Faro Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EXT to FAO in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Faro, now it's time to explore more of Portugal. Travel around 225 kilometres north-west to Lisbon to tick off its top attractions. 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.
Around 467 kilometres north of Faro, Porto is another essential stop in Portugal. No visit is complete without checking out Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.