Travelling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Almeria Airport (LEI): what you need to know
The timezone in Almeria is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Faro.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your FAO to LEI flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Faro Airport to Almeria Airport. These are the top stopovers between FAO and LEI:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
Birmingham International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Almeria Airport (LEI)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Faro Airport to Almeria Airport flight is £41. A return ticket is currently £143. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from FAO to LEI, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Faro Airport to Almeria Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from FAO to LEI.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Faro Airport to Almeria Airport.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
76.66% of flights taking off from Faro Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Faro Airport is about 6 miles from central Faro. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near FAO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Faro Airport to Almeria Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Almeria Airport (LEI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Faro Airport to Almeria Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LEI instead:
Explore without limits with an Almeria Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Goldcar, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and see more of Almeria and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Almeria Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Almeria Airport (LEI) to central Almeria
From Almeria Airport, Almeria is approximately 7 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Almeria Airport (LEI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Faro Airport to Almeria Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Almeria in January.
When reserving your flight from Faro Airport to Almeria Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Almeria, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FAO to LEI in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Almeria has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be discovered. Around 170 miles west of Almeria, a visit to Ceuta will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Playa de Calamocarro, Playa de San Amaro and Escultura de Enrique el Navegante.
Around 110 miles south of Almeria, Melilla is another favourite stop in Spain. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Melilla la Vieja, Iglesia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus and Hernandez Park.