Travelling from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Faro Airport.
Faro's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Faro one hour behind Nice.
To ensure you get on your NCE to FAO flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Transavia France offers direct flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Faro Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Faro — and maybe even more of Portugal if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Transavia France on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cote D'Azur Airport to Faro Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between NCE and FAO include:
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Paris Orly Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Faro Airport (FAO)
Currently, $90 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Faro Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $198. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from NCE to FAO, book your trip ten months before your departure date.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Faro Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Picking up cheap flights from NCE to FAO is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Faro Airport.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
74.5% of flights that leave from Cote D'Azur Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Cote D'Azur Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Nice. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to NCE:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cote D'Azur Airport to Faro Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Faro Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and discover more of Faro and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Faro Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
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.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Faro Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Faro. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Faro Airport for August if you'd like to go to Faro during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NCE to FAO in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
You've done Faro, now it's time to explore other parts of Portugal. Travel around 225 kilometres north-west to Lisbon to tick off its top attractions. From Torre de Belem Garden to Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Portugal, consider Porto, roughly 467 kilometres north of Faro. Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River are among its highlights.
