Traveling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Faro is two hours behind Riga and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your RIX to FAO flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riga International Airport to Faro Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RIX and FAO:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Riga International Airport to Faro Airport flight is $78. A return plane ticket right now is $189. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RIX to FAO if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Riga International Airport to Faro Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from RIX to FAO.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Riga International Airport to Faro Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
When it comes to Riga International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.03% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Riga International Airport is around 7 miles from central Riga. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Riga International Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to RIX:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Riga International Airport to Faro Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
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.
Booking your ride from Faro Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
From Faro Airport, Faro is approximately 6 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the center driving.
Traveling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
The quietest month for a flight from Riga International Airport to Faro Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Faro based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from Riga International Airport to Faro Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Faro, with temperatures ranging from 66ºF to 84ºF.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RIX to FAO in January. Average temperatures are between 48ºF and 61ºF then.
Explore more of Portugal
Faro is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Portugal waiting to be explored. Around 140 miles north-west of Faro, a trip to Lisbon will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Porto is another sought-after destination in Portugal and is around 290 miles north of Faro. No journey is complete without visiting Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
