Travelling from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Bordeaux Airport to Faro Airport is 2 hours.
Faro's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Faro one hour behind Bordeaux.
To ensure you get on your BOD to FAO flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Faro (and then seeing more of Portugal!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Bordeaux Airport to Faro Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bordeaux Airport to Faro Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BOD and FAO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Cork Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Faro Airport (FAO)
At the moment, £27 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bordeaux Airport to Faro Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £54. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from BOD to FAO, book your trip six months before your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Faro Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
When it comes to Bordeaux Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.44% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport is around 8 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near BOD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Faro Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
Book a hotel near FAO if you're on a late Bordeaux Airport to Faro Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Faro Airport rental car and discover Faro and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Faro Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
From Faro Airport, Faro is approximately 6 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Faro Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Faro. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Faro Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Faro, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BOD to FAO sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Portugal
Faro has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Portugal you should also see. About 140 miles north-west of Faro, a visit to Lisbon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Porto is another sought-after destination in Portugal and is around 290 miles north of Faro. No trip is complete without a visit to Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.