Travelling from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Newcastle International Airport to Faro Airport.
Newcastle and Faro follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Take your pick of ten weekly Newcastle International Airport to Faro Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight available. Ryanair operates the last service of the day at 19:20.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your NCL to FAO flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Jetting into Faro (and then discovering more of Portugal!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Newcastle International Airport to Faro Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Ryanair.
Jet2 is the most punctual carrier operating NCL to FAO flights. A dependable 85.71% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Newcastle International Airport to Faro Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between NCL and FAO:
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Belfast International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Faro Airport (FAO)
Right now, R 700 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Newcastle International Airport to Faro Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,297. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from NCL to FAO.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Newcastle International Airport to Faro Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
71.29% of flights leaving from Newcastle International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Newcastle International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Newcastle. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near NCL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Newcastle International Airport to Faro Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you're coming in on a late Newcastle International Airport to Faro Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near FAO:
Travel at your own pace with a Faro Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and discover more of Faro and beyond.
Booking your ride from Faro Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
From Faro Airport, Faro is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Newcastle International Airport to Faro Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Faro in January.
Lock in your flight from Newcastle International Airport to Faro Airport for August if you'd like to go to Faro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NCL to FAO around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Faro. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Around 467 kilometres north of Faro, Porto is another essential stop in Portugal. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.