Travelling from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The timezone in Faro is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Santiago de Compostela.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SCQ to FAO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Faro Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between SCQ and FAO:
Bilbao Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Faro Airport (FAO)
Right now, 66 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Santiago de Compostela Airport to Faro Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 166 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SCQ to FAO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Faro Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SCQ to FAO.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Faro Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Santiago de Compostela Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SCQ touch down on schedule 81.44% of the time.
Santiago de Compostela Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Santiago de Compostela. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near SCQ:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
Reserve a hotel close to FAO if you're catching a late Santiago de Compostela Airport to Faro Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Faro Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and explore beyond Faro's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Faro Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport to the centre of Faro has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Faro Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Faro in January.
When reserving your flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Faro Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Faro, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SCQ to FAO in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
You've done Faro, now it's time to discover other corners of Portugal. Journey around 225 kilometres north-west to Lisbon to check off its leading attractions. From Torre de Belem Garden to Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Porto is another essential stop in Portugal and is around 467 kilometres north of Faro. No trip is complete without a visit to Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.