Cheap flights from Aberdeen to Faro

Prices usually rise across the Algarve's summer and through Christmas and school holidays, when seats are harder to find. Away from those peaks, midweek departures are often cheaper than weekend ones, and booking ahead of travel beats leaving it to the final days. October is the cheapest month named on this route, so flexible travellers can aim for autumn instead of the high summer.

Ryanair and Easyjet are the budget names many travellers compare first on this route, while KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and British Airways are full-service carriers. Aer Lingus, Emerald Airlines, Cityjet and Loganair Limited also appear in the mix, and their itineraries may be non-stop or connecting. On the low-cost fares, baggage, seats and airport check-in are usually extra, whereas full-service tickets more often include them, but the fare rules should always be checked before payment.

From Faro airport, the usual ways into town are the airport bus and taxis, and the transfer feels like a short hop rather than a separate journey. Faro's centre is compact, so once you reach the old town or station area, most accommodation is walkable. Watch for remote aircraft stands on some low-cost arrivals, which can lengthen the walk to the terminal, and allow time for passport control on busy days.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Portuguese

Emergency number

112

Driving side

right

Calling code

+351

Internet domain

.pt

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Faro

65 k (2011)

Time zone

UTC+00 (Europe/Lisbon)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check your passport validity and any Portugal entry requirements before you book.
• Check whether your departure airport is Dyce, since Aberdeen has only one airport on this route.
• Check baggage, seat and check-in rules for Ryanair or Easyjet fares, because extras are often charged separately.
• Check whether both legs are on one ticket if your itinerary connects, so a delay does not break the whole journey.
• Check the calendar for school holidays and the Algarve summer, since those periods push fares up.
• Check the arrival details for Faro, including terminal and transfer, before you finalise the booking.