Flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Faro Airport Airport (FAO)
Vueling is the only airliner that flies directly from Sondica to Faro. The flight time from Sondica to Faro is around 1 Hour 47 Minutes and you will cover 820 Km (510 Miles). The airport code for Sondica is BIO and for Faro it is FAO.
The cost of your trip (flights) can change at weekends and at certain times of the day (if there is a choice of flights to your chosen destination. If you are looking to get the cheapest flights possible then we recommend you travel mid week or in the late evening. On occasions, airliners may have special offers so look out for these. Flights to Faro Portugal normally increase in price the nearer the journey date, so it is worth trying to book your tickets in advance if you can.
The time zone at Faro is 0.0 GMT compared to 1.0 GMT at Sondica so bare this in mind is you need to make travel arrangements when you arrive at Faro.
Travellers planning to fly from Sondica Airport to Faro Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Sondica Airport.
If you are renting a car at Faro Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Faro Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to Sondica Airport:
- Private Transfers to Sondica Airport
- Buses to Sondica Airport
- Taxis to Sondica Airport
- Train Services to/near Sondica Airport
Ensure your arrival at Faro Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:
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- Private transfers at Faro Airport
- Buses from Faro Airport
- Taxis from Faro Airport
- Train services at or near Faro Airport
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The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Sondica (BIO) to Faro (FAO) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Vueling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14:35 | 18:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Vueling offer the most direct flights from Sondica to Faro with an average of 2 flights a week. The earliest flights are operated at 14:35 and the latest flights operated at 18:50 and the most common flight numbers are VY2708
Contact Vueling at air-belgium.be to booking a flight or find up to date information on the flight times.
Below you can see the times of all flights. These flight times do vary so we recommend you look on the appropriate airline website for accurate information for the dates you are departing.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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Monday | 14:35
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Friday | 18:50
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Instead of flying directly from Sondica and arrive at Faro, you may arrive Faro by another airport. Please see chart below for a list of these.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Bordeaux to Faro | 0 | 1,060 km (659 miles) | 2 Hours 4 Minutes |
Remember to have some local currency before travelling to Faro as there may not be a bureau de change open upon your arrival.
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