Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Faro is four hours ahead of Washington DC and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Your IAD to FAO flight won't wait if you're 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 travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Faro Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between IAD and FAO include:
Dublin Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Faro Airport flight is Rs97,850. A return ticket is currently Rs199,804. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from IAD to FAO, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Faro Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from IAD to FAO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Faro Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
74.39% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to IAD? If you're catching an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Faro Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you have a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Faro Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near FAO:
Grab a Faro Airport rental car and explore Faro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Faro Airport around one week before you set off.
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 there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Faro Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Faro in January.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Faro Airport for August if you want to go to Faro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IAD to FAO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Faro, now it's time to discover other parts of Portugal. Travel about 225 kilometres north-west to Lisbon to check off its must-visit sights. From Torre de Belem Garden to Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 467 kilometres north of Faro, Porto is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
