Köln (Cologne) to Faro (CGN–FAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR Ryanair
73H
1:20 PM
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3:30 PM
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EW646
EW Eurowings
73H
5:30 PM
CEST T1
7:35 PM
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3h 5m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LIS Lisbon 4h 54m EWFR → ACADB6 Lisbon (LIS) to Faro flights
BCN Barcelona 5h 3m EWFR → FRLLQR Barcelona (BCN) to Faro flights
ZRH Zurich 5h 5m ACEWLX → LXWK Zurich (ZRH) to Faro flights
LGW London 5h 14m EW → BALSU2 London (LGW) to Faro flights
MUC Munich 5h 55m AZBTEW → LHTP Munich (MUC) to Faro flights
STN London, Essex 5h 55m FR → FRLSRK London, Essex (STN) to Faro flights
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 6h 5m FR → FRLSRK Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Faro flights
BER Berlin 7h 3m EW → EWFR Berlin (BER) to Faro flights
DUB Dublin 11h 25m FR → EIFR Dublin (DUB) to Faro flights
FNC Funchal 11h 50m EW → S4TP Funchal (FNC) to Faro flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Köln (Cologne) to Faro
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,212 mi 3h 8m nonstop -1h behind

CGN–FAO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Eurowings and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,212 miles in approximately 3h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Faro (FAO) Faro to Köln (Cologne) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CGN–FAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EW Eurowings 5 73H 3h05 – – –
FR Ryanair 3 73H 3h10 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – EW, FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EW + FR (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CGN to FAO direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGN to FAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
LIS ~4h 54m BCN ~5h 3m ZRH ~5h 5m LGW ~5h 14m MUC ~5h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,294
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Faro from Köln (Cologne)

Nearby airports with service to Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport.
Metric CGN→FAO DUS→FAO HHN→FAO
Distance from CGN – 34 mi 64 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 8 14 5
Flight time 3h 8m 3h 2m 3h
Düsseldorf (DUS) to Faro flights · Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN) to Faro flights · Weeze (NRN) to Faro flights
Airports within 200 miles of CGN with service to Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Faro is 1 hour behind Köln (Cologne).
CGN: CEST · FAO: WEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 5:00 PM in Faro.
Distance & Flight Time
1,212 mi / 1,951 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 8m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Germany and Portugal are both Schengen and EU member states. German citizens enter Portugal with a national ID card or passport. No visa required, no time limit. You can live and work freely under EU rules.

For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local Camara Municipal or Servico de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF) office. The registration certificate costs around EUR 15. You will need your ID, proof of address, and proof of income or employment.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

CGN–FAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Köln (Cologne) to Faro route.
Route details
Distance1,212 mi / 1,951 km
Flight time3h 8m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CGN
Full nameCologne Bonn Airport
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 m
Destination: FAO
Full nameFaro - Gago Coutinho International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAO / LPFR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr9.8M
Elevation24 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CGN to FAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport take about 3h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 1,212 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CGN to FAO: Eurowings and Ryanair.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Zürich.
Faro is 1 hour behind Köln (Cologne).
Yes, return flights from FAO to CGN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DUS, HHN and NRN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CGN to FAO

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) are connected by nonstop service from Eurowings and Ryanair. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CGN to FAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CGN to FAO is about 3 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,212 miles (1,951 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Zürich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN) and Weeze (NRN).