Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Faro Airport is located in Faro. Following the UTC-6 timezone, Mexico City is six hours behind Faro.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your FAO to Mexico City flight.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
We make it simple to book flight tickets from FAO to Mexico City with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
FAO is about 3 kilometres from central Faro. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near FAO? If you're boarding an early flight from Faro Airport to Mexico City, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
76.66% of flights that take off from Faro Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Mexico City
RM2,510 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Faro Airport to Mexico City flight. A round-trip ticket right now is RM3,418. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from FAO to Mexico City. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Finding cheap tickets from Faro Airport to Mexico City is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to get the lowest prices across every month and bag an epic deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from FAO to Mexico City by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to the centre of Mexico City takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 8 kilometres away.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
Think about booking a hotel close to MEX if you have a late flight from Faro Airport to Mexico City. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and explore Mexico City and beyond with your own wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are top providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from FAO to Mexico City.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is about 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. Once you've hopped off your flight from Faro Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
You'll find some terrific places to rest your head just a quick drive from NLU. Get into relaxation mode at Verticca Hotel after your FAO to Mexico City flight.
Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar make collecting a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Reserving your ride from NLU one week in advance often means lower prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Travel to Mexico City in high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Faro Airport to Mexico City during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Lock in a Faro Airport to Mexico City flight ticket with a departure in April to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FAO to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Mexico City
Start your Mexico City trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Faro Airport to Mexico City, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Chapultepec Park, Zocalo and National Museum of Anthropology are top attractions which should be on any good Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, a trip to Guadalajara will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Teatro Degollado, Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara.
Around 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City, Puebla is another essential stop in Mexico. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies.
