Flying from Stockholm to Faro Airport (FAO): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Stockholm to Faro Airport (FAO) begins with finding the right airport to make your exit from. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) are the main departure points in Stockholm.
The average length of a direct Stockholm to Faro Airport flight is 4 hours 30 minutes.
Faro is one hour behind Stockholm. Faro Airport is located in Faro, which runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
The most popular route is from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Faro Airport (FAO). You can pick from 4 direct services each week. SAS operates a 5:55am departure between ARN and FAO.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Stockholm to FAO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). Direct flights from Stockholm to Faro Airport (FAO) operate from here.
At ARN, you'll find a good selection of airlines offering direct flights from Stockholm to Faro Airport, including:
SAS is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from ARN to FAO.
SAS is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Stockholm to FAO that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between ARN and FAO include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Stockholm, ARN can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Stockholm Arlanda Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Stockholm to Faro Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Stockholm Arlanda Airport, 73.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
Consider adding a stopover to your journey at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Stockholm to Faro Airport (FAO) leaving Bromma Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central Stockholm to BMA in around 55 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Stockholm to FAO flight? Relax in a hotel near Bromma Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Bromma Airport has an on-time performance of 57.41%. This figure reflects how often flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
From the centre of Stockholm, NYO is around 105 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Early flights from Stockholm Skavsta Airport are easier when you stay in a nearby hotel. Check in to Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport the day before your Stockholm to Faro Airport flight.
NYO has an on-time performance rate of 80.46%. This means most of its flights touch down on schedule and your travel plans stay on track.
About Faro Airport (FAO)
Have a late flight from Stockholm to Faro Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near FAO and turn out the lights sooner:
Pick up a Faro Airport rental car and explore Faro and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Stockholm to Faro Airport flight.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
The centre of Faro is around 3 kilometres from Faro Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
It typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm to Faro Airport (FAO)
Rs14,312 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Stockholm to Faro Airport. A return flight starts from Rs29,993. These prices may change depending on demand.
To snap up cheap flights from Stockholm to FAO, book your flight ticket six months before your departure date.
November is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Stockholm to Faro Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Snapping up a cheap flight ticket from Stockholm to FAO is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as the price has dropped.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Stockholm to Faro Airport.
The best time to fly from Stockholm to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Stockholm to Faro Airport (FAO). Visit Faro in January for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Stockholm to FAO flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Faro, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Stockholm to Faro Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 16ºC.
More about Faro
Start your Faro trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Stockholm to Faro Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Lighthouse Beach, Ilha Deserta and Eating Algarve Food Tours are essential stops on your Faro itinerary.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Faro. Around 209 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include belém, Pasteis de Belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Around 225 kilometres north-west of Faro, Amadora is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Roman Villa, Park Fonte das Avencas and Park Fantasia.
