What is the cost of travelling in Faro?

Item Cape Town Johannesburg Faro Meal inexpensive restaurant R 100.00 R 100.00 R 103.92 Domestic Beer (0.5 litre draught) R 25.00 R 25.00 R 19.40 Cappuccino (regular) R 22.78 R 22.31 R 17.09 Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) R 10.00 R 10.00 R 12.47 Pack of cigarettes (Marlboro) R 38.50 R 38.00 R 63.74

Cheap Flights To Faro: Amazing Tickets

Last minute Faro flight offers

Prices observed in the past 7 days start from R2049 one-way and R5049 round trip. Fares and availability may change at any time, and additional terms may apply.

One-Way

Return

Qatar Airways

11 Nov

JNB

Johannesburg

One-Way

FAO

Faro

R7759

KLM

29 Jul

CPH

Copenhagen

One-Way

FAO

Faro

R2049

Prefer it packaged?

Get a custom trip built by our Travelbar travel experts

Plan my trip

Popular airlines to Faro

Iberia Airlines

Lufthansa

TAP Portugal

Iberia Airlines

Lufthansa

TAP Portugal

Why visit Faro

Portuguese Culture

Marvel at Roman mosaics at the Museu Arqueológico, fawn over contemporary Portuguese art at the Galeria de Arte Trem, or discover local delicacies such as camarão piripiri in Old Town.

Historical Architecture

Faro is an extraordinary tapestry of cobbled streets, ancient façades and aged structures that have resisted time, marauding Spaniards and devastating natural disasters. Follow whisperings of ancient times through Faro.

Natural Beauty

Ria Formosa surrounds Faro, creating a canvas of moss and juniper saltwater lagoons that snake between mudflats dotted with flamingos and other wild creatures. Natural beauty is beautiful and bountiful.

About Faro

Faro is a warrior city. Plundered by marauders and shattered by earthquakes in ancient times, the city managed to survive the devastation and emerge as one of the most alluring cities in Portugal. Faro is the capital of the Algarve Region, and home to about 67,000 people. Attractions include the Ria Formosa, Old Town and the Museu Arqueológico.

Feel history tug at your sleeves and be seduced by the warm charm of Portugal with cheap flights to Faro. Faro is home to Faro Airport (FAO), which is a 10-minute drive from the city centre. The airport serves a multitude of airlines, including Iberia, Lufthansa and TAP Portugal. Popular international flights to Faro depart from Johannesburg and Cape Town. Flight duration from Johannesburg to Faro is approximately 16 hours 40 minutes.

General Information

Essential details you need to know before your trip

Country

Currency

Portugal

Euro

LANGUAGE

Exchange Rate

Portuguese

1 ZAR = 0.053 EUR

AIRLINE

TIME ZONE

GMT +0

HUB AIRPORT

Faro International Airport (FAO)

Destination Review

⬤ ⬤ ⬤ ⬤ ⬤

Weather In Faro

Low

High °C

Rain-mm

Average temperature (°C) & rainfall (mm) per month

Frequently asked questions

Overview

Situated on the lagoon laced southern edge of Portugal, the city of Faro remains hidden and relatively untouched by mass tourism. It is a city that revels in its obscurity and wears its pride on its sleeve.

Ancient history has carved itself into Moorish archways and chiselled into 9th century walls, relics from ancient times. The city invites you to wander along its cobbled streets and delve into its fascinating and colourful history.

Faro is a warrior city that hides its beauty beneath a rugged patchwork of aged structures that have survived time and devastating natural disasters. But it lives on, unwavering in its strength.

Explore 19th century architecture in Old Town, marvel at the spectacular Baroque stylings of Igreja do Carmo or brave the eerie confines of Capela dos ossos, a chapel made of bones.

Faro offers a treasure trove of cultural curiosities and historical gems. It is a city that blazes on and continues to seduce those who wander through its streets.

Compare multiple airlines and book cheap flights to Faro with Travelstart!

Best time to visit Faro

Faro experiences a hot Mediterranean climate, with temperatures ranging from 29 degrees Celsius in summer to 3 degrees Celsius in winter. Summers are hot and dry, while winters are wet and mild. Summer (June to September) is high season in Faro. Days are hot and sunshine is plentiful, with temperatures ranging between 20 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius. Summer is a great time to visit if you want to explore the Algarve region and partake in outdoor activities. Autumn (October to November) and spring (March to May) are great times to visit if you want to experience the balmy Portuguese climate and everything the city has to offer without the summer crowds. Temperatures dip and rainfall increases during winter (December to February). For cheap flights to Faro the best months to visit are from December to March.

Visa & Customs

South African passport holders do require a visa when travelling to Faro. You will need to obtain a Schengen Visa. Applications can be done through VFS.

Passports may not be older than 10 years, must have 2 blank pages and be valid for at least 3 months beyond your date of departure from the Schengen state.

The South African High Commission to Portugal is in Lisbon.

Address: Avenida Luis Bívar, 10, 1069-024, Lisboa

Phone: ( 351) 21 319 22 00

Health & Safety

Faro is considered relatively safe. However, as it is with any major cities, crime does happen. It is advisable to take certain precautions and maintain vigilance as you would in any other unfamiliar city. Travel insurance to cover theft and medical expenses is highly recommended.

Avoid public demonstrations and rallies. Avoid carrying large sums of cash and important documents, and remain extra vigilant amongst large crowds, as pick-pocketing and bag snatching can happen. Be vigilant at bars and clubs and avoid walking around alone at night.

The Algarve Region is at risk for natural disasters such as earthquakes. Follow emergency and news channels for updates and emergency protocols in the event of an earthquake. Avoid sunburn and heat stroke by using sunscreen with a high SPF and drinking plenty of water. Bottled water is recommended.

Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required if you are travelling from a yellow fever endemic area. Immunisation against Hepatitis A & B and rabies are recommended. Other routine and recommended vaccinations include MMR, diphtheria-tetanus-pertuss is, varicella and polio.