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

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EW Eurowings
32A
5:40 AM
CET T1
7:45 AM
WET
3h 5m
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FR2658
FR Ryanair
73H
12:30 PM
CET T1
2:35 PM
WET
3h 5m
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FR Ryanair
7M8
6:20 AM
WET T1
10:25 AM
CET
3h 5m
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Köln (Cologne) to Faro
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 1,212 mi 3h 5m nonstop -1h behind 17 1-stop hubs

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 5m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 6 32A 3h05 – – –
FR Ryanair 4 73H 3h05 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – EW
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EW + FR (10 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
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGN to FAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
AGP ~5h 28m ACE ~10h 43m DUB ~15h 5m ARN ~16h 15m OPO ~16h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,394
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 NRN→FAO
Distance from CGN – 34 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 10 10 7
Flight time 3h 5m 3h 5m 3h 5m
Düsseldorf (DUS) to Faro flights · Weeze (NRN) to Faro flights · Frankfurt am Main (FRA) 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: CET · FAO: WET

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 5m.
Visa & Entry

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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 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 4 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: CGN
Full nameCologne Bonn Airport
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
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 approximately 3h 5m. The route covers 1,212 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Eurowings and Ryanair.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from CGN to FAO. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AGP, ACE, DUB, ARN, OPO, RAK, YYZ, LIS, BGY, MUC, MAN, STN, LHR, BER, EDI, VIE and ZRH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, NRN and FRA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CGN to FAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CGN to FAO ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,212 miles (1,951 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via AGP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Weeze (NRN) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA).