Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Faro's timezone is UTC+0, making Faro three hours behind Riyadh.
Your RUH to FAO flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Faro Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RUH and FAO:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Geneve Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Faro Airport flight is Rs51,147. A return plane ticket is currently Rs109,971. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from RUH to FAO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from King Khaled International Airport to Faro Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from RUH to FAO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Faro Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that depart RUH arrive at their destination as scheduled.
King Khaled International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near RUH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Faro Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you're landing on a late King Khaled International Airport to Faro Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near FAO:
Go where the road takes you with a Faro Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and experience more of Faro and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Faro Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport to the centre of Faro has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Faro Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Faro. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Faro Airport for August if you'd like to go to Faro during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RUH to FAO sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Faro has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Portugal you'll want to see. Around 225 kilometres north-west of Faro, a visit to Lisbon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Around 467 kilometres north of Faro, Porto is another essential stop in Portugal. Start your sightseeing at Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
