Travelling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Malaga Airport (AGP): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Faro Airport to Malaga Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour.
Málaga's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Málaga one hour ahead of Faro.
Your FAO to AGP flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Luxair is your ticket to exploring Málaga (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Faro Airport to Malaga Airport offered by this airline.
Luxair is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Faro Airport to Malaga Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between FAO and AGP include:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Malaga Airport (AGP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Faro Airport to Malaga Airport flight is RM197. A return ticket right now is RM426. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from FAO to AGP, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to Malaga Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from FAO to AGP is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Faro Airport to Malaga Airport.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
79% of flights that depart Faro Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Faro Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Faro. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 20 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near FAO? If you're catching an early flight from Faro Airport to Malaga Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Malaga Airport (AGP)
If you have a late Faro Airport to Malaga Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near AGP:
Travel at your own pace with a Malaga Airport rental car. Book your wheels from DelPaso, Goldcar or Record Go and find adventure across Málaga and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Malaga Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Malaga Airport (AGP) to central Málaga
Malaga Airport to central Málaga has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Malaga Airport (AGP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Faro Airport to Malaga Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Málaga in March.
Lock in your flight from Faro Airport to Malaga Airport for July if you want to explore Málaga during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FAO to AGP sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Málaga, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Journey about 483 kilometres north to Salamanca to check off its leading sights. From Catedral de Salamanca to Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're ready to explore another side of Spain, head for Ceuta, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Málaga. Banos Arabes, Royal Walls and Fortaleza del Monte Hac are the start of reasons to visit.