Flights from Istanbul Airport (SAW) to Faro Airport Airport (FAO)
You have the option of only 1 airline if you want to depart Sabiha Gokcen to Faro Portugal. The distance covered when flying from Sabiha Gokcen to Faro Portugal is 3,227 Km (2,005 Miles) with the travel time being around 4 Hours 36 Minutes. SAW is the Airport code for Sabiha Gokcen and FAO is for Faro Portugal.
Ticket prices are normally at a premium at weekends and can vary also with the time of day. It is normally worth booking flights well in advance if possible to get the best deal to Faro Portugal perhaps midweek or late evening. Flights to Faro Portugal normally go up in price the nearer the travel date, so it would be advisable to book as early as possible.
There is a time difference of 0.0 GMT at Faro Portugal, so remember to alter your watch to the correct time upon your arrival.
If you plan on flying to Faro Airport (FAO) from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW).
If you are renting a car at Faro Airport (FAO) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Faro Airport (FAO) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Organise and book your choice of transport to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW):
- Private Transfers to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
- Buses to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
- Taxis to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
- Train Services to/near Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
Ensure your arrival at Faro Airport (FAO) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:
- Compare car rental at Faro Airport (FAO)
- Private transfers at Faro Airport (FAO)
- Buses from Faro Airport (FAO)
- Taxis from Faro Airport (FAO)
- Train services at or near Faro Airport (FAO)
You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Faro Airport (FAO)
Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) to Faro (FAO) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Freebird Airlines | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:00 | 11:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
The greatest amount of direct flights offered from Sabiha Gokcen to Faro Portugal are by Freebird Airlines with around 1 flights a week. The earliest flight is available at 11:00 and the latest flights at 11:00 with the most popular flight number being FH1907.
futura-aer.com is available for information regarding booking flights etc with Freebird Airlines.
Please see below the times of flights. These times and frequency may vary at different times of the year please visit the website for more information.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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Monday | 11:00
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