Flying from Newcastle 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 Airport to Faro Airport.
Faro's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Newcastle.
There are ten Newcastle Airport to Faro Airport flights each week to choose from.
Your NCL to FAO flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like September? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Newcastle Airport to Faro Airport, so jetting to Faro (and then seeing more of Portugal!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Jet2 is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With a dependable 85.0% of services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering NCL to FAO flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Newcastle Airport to Faro Airport. These are the top stopovers between NCL and FAO:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Dublin Airport
Belfast International Airport
Handy information about Newcastle Airport (NCL)
82% of flights departing from Newcastle Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of NCL.
Central Newcastle to Newcastle Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near NCL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Newcastle Airport to Faro Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Newcastle Airport to Faro Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
Grab a Faro Airport rental car and explore Faro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and Surprice are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Faro Airport around one week in advance.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Newcastle Airport to Faro Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Faro in February.
The warmest month in Faro is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Newcastle Airport to Faro Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NCL 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 discover other parts of Portugal. Travel about 225 kilometres north-west to Lisbon to tick off its leading attractions. From Pasteis de Belém to belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Portugal, head for Porto, roughly 467 kilometres north of Faro. Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello are among the biggest draws.