Travelling from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Brussels International Airport to Faro Airport is 3 hours.
Faro's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Faro one hour behind Brussels.
Every week, there are 11 Brussels International Airport to Faro Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, jump on the 06:30 Transavia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 17:05 with Transavia.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BRU to FAO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like September, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Getting to Faro (and then exploring more of Portugal!) is a cinch with Brussels Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Brussels International Airport to Faro Airport.
Brussels Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Transavia ranks as the top on-time carrier for BRU to FAO flights, with 80.65% of services landing as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Brussels International Airport to Faro Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BRU and FAO include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Geneva Airport
Handy information about Brussels International Airport (BRU)
Of the departures from Brussels International Airport, 75% arrive on time at their destination.
Brussels International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BRU? If you've booked an early flight from Brussels International Airport to Faro Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
Book a hotel near FAO if you're taking a late Brussels International Airport to Faro Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Faro Airport rental car and explore Faro and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking 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 around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Brussels International Airport to Faro Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Faro in February.
Lock in your flight from Brussels International Airport to Faro Airport for August if you want to go to Faro during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 29ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BRU to FAO in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Faro, now it's time to discover other corners of Portugal. Travel about 225 kilometres north-west to Lisbon to check off its top sights. From Pasteis de Belém to belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 467 kilometres north of Faro, Porto is another favourite stop in Portugal. No visit is complete without checking out Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.





