Flying from Cork Airport (ORK) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Cork Airport to Faro Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Cork and Faro follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Flights from ORK to FAO start from 05:45 — the first with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 19:55 with Ryanair. In total, you can take your pick of 17 weekly Cork Airport to Faro Airport flights.
Your ORK 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 flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Aer Lingus offers direct flights from Cork Airport to Faro Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Faro — and maybe even more of Portugal if you have time.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Aer Lingus.
The most punctual carrier operating ORK to FAO flights is Ryanair. Its services arrive without delay 70.0% of the time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cork Airport to Faro Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ORK and FAO:
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Stansted Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cork Airport to Faro Airport flight is Rs6,347. A return ticket is currently Rs12,694. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ORK to FAO.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Cork Airport to Faro Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from ORK to FAO is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cork Airport to Faro Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cork Airport (ORK)
70.51% of flights that depart Cork Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Cork Airport from central Cork, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near ORK. Whether you've booked an early flight from Cork Airport to Faro Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cork Airport to Faro Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
Grab a Faro Airport rental car and discover Faro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are top providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Faro Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
From Faro Airport, Faro is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Cork Airport to Faro Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Faro. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Cork Airport to Faro Airport for August if you want to visit Faro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ORK to FAO sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Faro, now it's time to discover more of Portugal. Journey about 225 kilometres north-west to Lisbon to check off its popular sights. From Torre de Belem Garden to Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Portugal, head for Porto, roughly 467 kilometres north of Faro. Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River are among the biggest draws.