Traveling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Cardiff Airport (CWL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Faro Airport to Cardiff Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Faro and Cardiff are in the same timezone, UTC+0.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your FAO to CWL flight.
Traveling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Cardiff (and then exploring more of United Kingdom!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Faro Airport to Cardiff Airport.
Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Faro Airport to Cardiff Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between FAO and CWL include:
Dublin Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Edinburgh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
At the moment, $20 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Faro Airport to Cardiff Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $48. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from FAO to CWL, reserve your journey five months ahead of your planned departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to Cardiff Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Finding cheap flights from FAO to CWL is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Faro Airport to Cardiff Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
76.66% of flights that leave from Faro Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Faro Airport is about 6 miles from central Faro. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to FAO? If you're catching an early flight from Faro Airport to Cardiff Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Consider booking a hotel close to CWL if you're catching a late Faro Airport to Cardiff Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Cardiff Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Enterprise and discover more of Cardiff and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Cardiff Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff
Cardiff Airport is roughly 17 miles from the center of Cardiff. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Faro Airport to Cardiff Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Cardiff in April.
Before locking in your flight from Faro Airport to Cardiff Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cardiff, with the temperature ranging from 52ºF to 72ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from FAO to CWL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 32ºF and 48ºF on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done Cardiff, now it's time to discover other parts of United Kingdom. Journey about 130 miles east to London to tick off its leading attractions. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Birmingham is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 90 miles north-east of Cardiff. No journey is complete without seeing Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.