Travelling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Orlando: what you need to know
Orlando is four hours behind Faro, where Faro Airport is located. Orlando observes the UTC-4 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your FAO to Orlando flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for flight tickets from FAO to Orlando, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
FAO is about 3 kilometres from central Faro. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 35 minutes.
In search of a hotel near FAO? If you're boarding an early flight from Faro Airport to Orlando, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Faro Airport, 76.66% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Orlando
The best price we've seen for a one-way Faro Airport to Orlando flight is RM1,502. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM2,102. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from FAO to Orlando, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Finding cheap tickets from Faro Airport to Orlando is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to access the lowest fares across the month and score an incredible deal.
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Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Orlando International Airport (MCO) to the centre of Orlando takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
Look into staying at a hotel close to MCO if you have a late flight from Faro Airport to Orlando. Pick one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Hit the road running by picking up an Orlando International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sonic, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Orlando's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Orlando International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from FAO to Orlando.
The street address for MCO is One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) is around 48 kilometres from central Orlando. After your flight from Faro Airport to Orlando, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 2 hours 5 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near SFB. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your FAO to Orlando flight:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with an Orlando Sanford International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and be off and running.
Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from SFB one week ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Orlando
Travel to Orlando in peak season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Faro Airport to Orlando during low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Book a Faro Airport to Orlando flight ticket with a departure in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FAO to Orlando in January when temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Orlando
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Orlando right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Faro Airport to Orlando:
Universal's Islands of Adventure and Universal Orlando Resort are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Orlando itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Lake Eola Park.
Explore more of United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Orlando. Around 209 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
If you want to check out another corner of United States, head for Miami, about 338 kilometres south of Orlando. Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena are the start of reasons to visit.
