Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Faro Airport is 5 hours.
The timezone in Faro is UTC+0, which is two hours behind Helsinki.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your HEL to FAO flight.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Flying into Faro (and then seeing more of Portugal!) is easy with Finnair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Faro Airport.
Finnair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers HEL to FAO flights is Finnair. Its services land without delay 70.59% of the time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Faro Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HEL and FAO:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Faro Airport (FAO)
$92 is the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Faro Airport flight. Return flights start at $207. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Book one month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HEL to FAO.
The cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Faro Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Snapping up cheap flights from HEL to FAO is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Faro Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of all flights leaving Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% land on time at their destination.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Faro Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to HEL:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
Consider booking a hotel near FAO if you have a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Faro Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Faro Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and discover more of Faro and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Faro Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
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 driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Faro Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Faro based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Faro Airport for August if you'd like to explore Faro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HEL to FAO around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Portugal
Faro has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Portugal you should also see. About 225 kilometres north-west of Faro, a visit to Lisbon will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like 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 favourite stop in Portugal. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.