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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
D83620
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
6:15 AM
CET T2
9:05 AM
WET
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5146
FR Ryanair
73H
6:45 AM
CET T2
9:35 AM
WET
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
D83621
D8 Norwegian Air
7M8
9:50 AM
WET T1
2:30 PM
CET
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5147
FR Ryanair
73H
3:23 PM
WET T1
8:13 PM
CET
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK2824
SK S
32N
5:10 PM
WET T1
9:55 PM
CET
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Copenhagen to Faro
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,606 mi 3h 50m nonstop -1h behind 36 1-stop hubs

CPH–FAO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Norwegian Air International Ltd. and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,606 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 4 73H 3h50
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – D8
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: D8 + FR (8 flights/wk, 100%)
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
2
flights
Tue
2
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
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CPH to FAO.
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One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,443
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: CET · FAO: WET

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 50m.
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 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 10 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
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 approximately 3h 50m. The route covers 1,606 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Norwegian Air International Ltd. and Ryanair.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from CPH to FAO. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AGP, ACE, GOT, GVA, HAJ, LYS, BSL, EDI, DUS, ZRH, MAN, STR, BRS, FRA, HAM, RIX, BGY, LUX, LGW, YYZ, BRU, AMS, MUC, LHR, VIE, STN, OSL, DUB, BHX, ARN, LIS, HEL, RAK, OPO, BER and KRK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 CPH to FAO

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

CPH to FAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CPH to FAO ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,606 miles (2,584 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via AGP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.