Copenhagen to Faro (CPH–FAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,606 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
D83620
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
6:05 AM
CEST T2
8:55 AM
WEST
3h 50m
74%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK2823
SK S
32N
3:00 PM
CEST T3
5:55 PM
WEST
3h 55m
65%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5146
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:25 PM
CEST T2
9:20 PM
WEST
3h 55m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
D83621
D8 Norwegian Air
738
9:35 AM
WEST T1
2:15 PM
CEST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK2824
SK S
32N
6:45 PM
WEST T1
11:25 PM
CEST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5147
FR Ryanair
7M8
10:18 PM
WEST Red-eye
3:03 AM+1
CEST
3h 45m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
AMS Amsterdam 5h 25m 6EAMD8 HVKLU2 Amsterdam (AMS) to Faro flights
LUX Luxembourg 5h 30m LGSK FRLG Luxembourg (LUX) to Faro flights
BRU Zaventem 5h 30m A3ACCX HVSNTB Zaventem (BRU) to Faro flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 30m A3ACAI LHTP Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Faro flights
GVA Geneva 5h 33m SKU2 LXU2 Geneva (GVA) to Faro flights
LIS Lisbon 5h 35m AYD8FI ACADB6 Lisbon (LIS) to Faro flights
STN London, Essex 5h 45m FRRK FRLSRK London, Essex (STN) to Faro flights
MUC Munich 5h 45m A3D8EY LHTP Munich (MUC) to Faro flights
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 5h 55m D8FRLO FRLSRK Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Faro flights
LGW London 5h 55m D8 BALSU2 London (LGW) to Faro flights
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Copenhagen to Faro
3 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,606 mi 3h 55m nonstop -1h behind

CPH–FAO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Norwegian Air International Ltd., Ryanair and SAS lead the route. The flight covers 1,606 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CPH–FAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
D8 Norwegian Air International Ltd. 4 7M8 3h50
FR Ryanair 2 7M8 3h55
SK SAS 2 32N 3h55 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – SK
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – D8, FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: D8 + FR (6 flights/wk, 75%)
Star Alliance: SK (2 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CPH to FAO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
3
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CPH to FAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,513
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Faro is 1 hour behind Copenhagen.
CPH: CEST · FAO: WEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Copenhagen, it's 5:00 PM in Faro.
Distance & Flight Time
1,606 mi / 2,584 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 55m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Both Denmark and Portugal are EU and Schengen member states. Danish citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Portugal without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Getting to CPH

The Metro M2 line connects central Copenhagen (Kongens Nytorv, Christianshavn, Vanløse) to the airport in 15–16 minutes from Kongens Nytorv for DKK 36 (Rejsekort card). Trains run 24 hours, every 4 minutes at peak and every 6 minutes at night; one of the most frequent airport rail links in Europe. DSB regional trains also call at the airport station.The Øresund train connects directly to Malmö Central (Sweden) in 35 minutes from the airport; a cross-border connection unique among European airports. Taxis from the city centre cost DKK 250–350 (€33–47). Uber is available. Driving from Copenhagen takes 10–15 minutes via E20 motorway.

CPH–FAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Copenhagen to Faro route.
Route details
Distance1,606 mi / 2,584 km
Flight time3h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CPH
IATA / ICAOCPH / EKCH
TimezoneEurope/Copenhagen
Passengers/yr29.8M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: FAO
IATA / ICAOFAO / LPFR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr9.8M
Elevation24 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CPH to FAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport to Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport take about 3h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,606 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from CPH to FAO: Norwegian Air International Ltd., Ryanair and SAS.
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 Amsterdam, Luxembourg-Findel and Brussels.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to FAO and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Faro is 1 hour behind Copenhagen.
Yes, return flights from FAO to CPH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 CPH to FAO

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) are connected by nonstop service from Norwegian Air International Ltd., Ryanair and SAS. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CPH to FAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CPH to FAO is about 3 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,606 miles (2,584 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Luxembourg-Findel and Brussels. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.