Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Faro Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the popular stopovers between ALC and FAO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Porto Airport
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Portugal. Visa regulations vary and travel documentation requirements change often. Before locking in your cheap ticket from ALC to FAO, check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Faro Airport is Rs18,456. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs41,788. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from ALC to FAO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Faro Airport.
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Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Travelling from central Alicante to Alicante-Elche Airport takes around 47 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 19 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Taking an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near ALC:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Faro Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
From Faro Airport, Faro is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 18 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour and 33 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Faro Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Faro. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Faro Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap flights from ALC to FAO around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Faro
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Complete your Faro trip with hotels and a car rental
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