Traveling from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The timezone in Faro is UTC+0, which is two hours behind Corfu.
To ensure you get on your CFU to FAO flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like 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.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Faro Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CFU and FAO:
Orio al Serio International Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to Faro Airport (FAO)
Currently, $91 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Faro Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $209. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from CFU to FAO, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Faro Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from CFU to FAO couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias 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 Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
81.97% of flights leaving Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of CFU.
To reach Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport from central Corfu, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 2 miles from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to CFU? If you're catching an early flight from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Faro Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you have a late Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Faro Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near FAO:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Faro Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and explore beyond Faro's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Faro Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is roughly 6 miles from central Faro. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Faro Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Faro. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with the temperature ranging between 66ºF and 84ºF. Lock in your flights from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport to Faro Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 48ºF and 61ºF. Search for cheap tickets from CFU to FAO around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Faro, now it's time to explore more of Portugal. Travel around 140 miles north-west to Lisbon to tick off its top attractions. 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're looking to explore another major destination in Portugal, head for Porto, roughly 290 miles north of Faro. Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River are among its highlights.
