Cheap Flights from Exeter to Faro

This information is correct as of April 2016

Airlines that fly from Exeter to Faro

Both Flybe and Tui offer direct flights from Exeter to Faro. While Flybe offers flights to Faro throughout the year, Tui only offers seasonal flights during the summer high season.

Terminal Information – Departing

This is only a guideline. Always check your boarding pass for up-to-date terminal information.

Exeter Airport is a relatively small airport with only one terminal. It has all of the airport essentials including ATMs, a bureau de change, airport shopping (including duty-free), and plenty of places to eat and drink. For those that need to catch up on work or just escape from the hustle and bustle, the Executive Lounge offers comfortable seating, internet access, and refreshments. If you're peckish, WH Smith offers sandwiches and other snacks while the air-side restaurant offers hot breakfasts and meals throughout the day. If you fancy a drink before take-off, the Airview Bar offers views over the airfield. For shopping, the WH Smith sells magazines and paperbacks while Exeter's World Duty Free sells fragrances, cosmetics, jewellery, confectionary, and alcohol. Free Wi-fi is available throughout the departure lounge.

Terminal Information – Arriving

Faro Airport is located around 2.5 miles outside of Faro city centre. Taxis are available from the arrivals hall: look out for their green and black design. Buses go to and from Faro city centre but it’s not possible to get a bus directly from Faro Airport to other towns and resorts on the Algarve. To travel by public transport you will need to take a bus into Faro city centre first and get a connection from there. If you are planning on sightseeing while you’re in the Algarve, hiring a car is recommended. Faro Airport car hire companies include Gold Car, Hertz, Avis, Europcar, and Guerin, all of which have desks inside the terminal. Alternatively, a pre-booked airport transfer may be the easier option.

Practical Information

You will need a valid passport to travel from the United Kingdom to Portugal. As this is an international flight, you should aim to arrive at Exeter Airport at least two hours before your flight.

What to expect in Faro

There's no time difference between Portugal and the UK. Faro is considerably warmer than Exeter. Temperatures in July and August are an average of 24 °C in Faro but heat waves that reach into the high 30s are not uncommon. In Exeter, the temperature in July and August averages 17 °C. Faro is also cheaper than Exeter, particularly when it comes to food and drink, and you will find that your money goes a lot further here. Portugal uses the Euro so you will either need to change money before you leave the UK or when you arrive. Cash machines, although not quite as prevalent as the UK, are available throughout the Algarve. However, be aware that some banks may charge you a fee for withdrawing money overseas.

Read our Faro Travel Guide for more on what to expect.

While knowing a few words of Portuguese in advance is polite, it’s not essential for travelling in the Algarve. English is widely spoken in the Algarve, particularly by people who work in the tourist industry.

*Prices subject to change