Travelling from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Faro is two hours behind Thessaloniki and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SKG to FAO flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Thessaloniki International Airport to Faro Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between SKG and FAO:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Stuttgart Airport
London City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Faro Airport (FAO)
Rs26,444 is the best price for a one-way Thessaloniki International Airport to Faro Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs54,079. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from SKG to FAO, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Faro Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SKG to FAO.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Faro Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Of the flights that depart from Thessaloniki International Airport, 79.57% land on time at their destination.
To get to Thessaloniki International Airport from central Thessaloniki, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near SKG? If you're boarding an early flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Faro Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
Consider staying in a hotel near FAO if you're taking a late Thessaloniki International Airport to Faro Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Faro Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and discover more of Faro and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Faro Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Faro. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Faro Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Faro. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Faro Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SKG to FAO in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Faro, now it's time to explore more of Portugal. Journey around 225 kilometres north-west to Lisbon to tick off its leading sights. From Torre de Belem Garden to Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Porto is another well-known destination in Portugal and is around 467 kilometres north of Faro. No trip is complete without a visit to Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
