Travelling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Faro Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Barcelona is one hour ahead of Faro and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your FAO to BCN flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Ryanair has direct flights from Faro Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Barcelona — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Ryanair.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Faro Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between FAO and BCN:
Bilbao Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Malaga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
At the moment, $29 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Faro Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $53. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from FAO to BCN, book your trip six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from FAO to BCN by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Faro Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
When it comes to Faro Airport's on-time performance, 76.66% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Faro Airport from central Faro, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near FAO. Whether you're catching an early flight from Faro Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BCN if you have a late Faro Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and discover Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Faro Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Barcelona in January.
Lock in your flight from Faro Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you want to visit Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FAO to BCN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Barcelona, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Travel around 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to tick off its leading sights. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Spain, head for Logroño, roughly 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are key reasons to visit.