Travelling from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Belfast and Faro follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Your BHD to FAO flight won't wait if you're running 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.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Best Belfast City Airport to Faro Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BHD and FAO:
Leeds Bradford International Airport
Birmingham International Airport
Bristol Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way George Best Belfast City Airport to Faro Airport flight is £35. A round-trip fare is currently £97. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from BHD to FAO, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Faro Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BHD to FAO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Faro Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
68.3% of flights that take off from George Best Belfast City Airport reach their destination on schedule.
George Best Belfast City Airport is around 5 miles from central Belfast. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 20 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near BHD? If you've booked an early flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Faro Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a George Best Belfast City Airport to Faro Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
Pick up a Faro Airport rental car and explore Faro and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Faro Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport to the centre of Faro has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 6 miles away.
It takes around 1 hour 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the most popular month for flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Faro Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Faro in January.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Faro Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from BHD to FAO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Faro, now it's time to explore other parts of Portugal. Travel about 140 miles north-west to Lisbon to check off its top sights. From Torre de Belem Garden to Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another side of Portugal, consider Porto, roughly 290 miles north of Faro. Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River are the start of reasons to visit.