Flying from Santander Airport (SDR) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The timezone in Faro is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Santander.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SDR to FAO flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Santander Airport to Faro Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SDR and FAO include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Manchester Airport
Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santander Airport (SDR) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Santander Airport to Faro Airport flight is Rs22,635. A round-trip fare right now is Rs50,518. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SDR to FAO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Santander Airport to Faro Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SDR to FAO.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Santander Airport to Faro Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Santander Airport (SDR)
Santander Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80.42% of flights that take off from SDR arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Santander to Santander Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Santander Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to SDR:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
Reserve a hotel near FAO if you're taking a late Santander Airport to Faro Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Faro Airport rental car and explore Faro and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Faro Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport to central Faro has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
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 choose your trip dates for your flight from Santander Airport to Faro Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Faro. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Santander Airport to Faro Airport for August if you want to go to Faro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 29ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SDR to FAO in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be explored after you've seen Faro. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include 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. No visit is complete without checking out Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
