Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Faro Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
The timezone in Faro is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Madrid.
Every week, there are 27 Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Faro Airport flights. To be on board early, opt for the 07:05 Iberia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 23:05 with Ryanair.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MAD to FAO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Faro (and then seeing more of Portugal!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Faro Airport.
Ryanair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Faro Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between MAD and FAO:
Porto Airport
Bilbao Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Faro Airport flight is R 318. A round-trip ticket is currently R 638. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAD to FAO.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Faro Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MAD to FAO.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Faro Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
78.23% of flights that take off from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Madrid to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Faro Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you're coming in on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Faro Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near FAO:
Grab a Faro Airport rental car and discover Faro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are leading providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Faro Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
From Faro Airport, Faro is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Faro Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Faro in January.
Before locking in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Faro Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Faro, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to FAO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Faro has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Portugal waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres north-west of Faro, a trip to Lisbon will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Portugal, consider Porto, roughly 467 kilometres north of Faro. Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River are among the biggest draws.
