Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to Porto Santo Airport (PXO): what you need to know
To ensure you catch your FAO to PXO flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Faro Airport to Porto Santo Airport. Porto Airport is a top stopover on the FAO to PXO route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Porto Santo Airport (PXO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Faro Airport to Porto Santo Airport flight is P6,920. A return ticket right now is P15,974. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from FAO to PXO, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Faro Airport to Porto Santo Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from FAO to PXO.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Faro Airport to Porto Santo Airport.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
76.66% of flights leaving from Faro Airport land at their destination 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.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near FAO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Faro Airport to Porto Santo Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Porto Santo Airport (PXO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Faro Airport to Porto Santo Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PXO instead:
Grab a Porto Santo Airport rental car and explore corners of Porto Santo that are off the usual tourist route. You can book your wheels with Rodavante.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Porto Santo Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Porto Santo Airport (PXO) to central Porto Santo
Porto Santo Airport to central Porto Santo has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
When to fly to Porto Santo Airport (PXO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Faro Airport to Porto Santo Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Porto Santo in March.
The warmest month in Porto Santo is September, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Faro Airport to Porto Santo Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
March sees average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FAO to PXO sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Porto Santo, now it's time to explore other parts of Portugal. Travel around 72 kilometres south-west to Câmara de Lobos to check off its must-visit sights. From Plage to Miradouro do Ilhéu e as suas paisagens and Lagar da Giesta waterfall, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
São Martinho is another essential stop in Portugal and is around 72 kilometres south-west of Porto Santo. No trip is complete without a visit to Praça CR7, Ponte Estrada Monumental and Amparo garden.