Dublin to Faro (DUB–FAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DUB–FAO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Aer Lingus lead the route. The flight covers 1,137 miles in approximately 2h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 31 | 73H, 7M8 | 2h55 | – | – | – |
| EI Aer Lingus | 21 | 320, 333 | 2h46-3h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Faro from Dublin
| Metric | DUB→FAO | BFS→FAO | NOC→FAO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DUB | – | 85 mi | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 52 | 22 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 46m | 3h | 2h 50m |
Travel Essentials
DUB: IST · FAO: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dublin, it's 6:00 PM in Faro.
Irish passport holders enter Portugal visa-free for unlimited stays as EU citizens. No fee, no advance application. A valid Irish passport is required. Ireland is not in the Schengen Area, so there is passport control on arrival from Dublin, but EU citizens are processed quickly.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local Camara Municipal (town hall) and apply for a Certificado de Registo de Cidadao da UE at SEF (Servico de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras) or its successor agency AIMA. The fee is EUR 15. Bring proof of employment, self-employment, studies, or sufficient resources plus health insurance. A Portuguese NIF (Numero de Identificacao Fiscal) from a Financas office is needed for banking, renting, phone contracts, and almost everything else. Getting a NIF takes about 30 minutes in person.
Direct flights from Dublin to Lisbon run about 2 hours 40 minutes on Aer Lingus, Ryanair, and TAP Air Portugal. Porto and Faro also have direct year-round service, with Faro particularly busy in summer. Portugal uses the euro, so no currency exchange needed. No vaccination requirements. Portugal has a large Irish expat community, especially in Lisbon and the Algarve. Irish driving licenses are valid for short stays; residents must exchange within 6 months of establishing residence.
Dublin Bus route 747 (Airlink) runs from the city centre (O'Connell Street) to the airport in 30–50 minutes, costing €7 one-way or €12 return. DART rail does not serve the airport directly; the nearest station requires a bus connection. Ride-shares from the city centre typically cost €20–35 depending on traffic.
The M50 and M1 motorways feed into the airport; short-term parking in Terminal 1 or 2 costs from €4/30 min, while long-stay lots (P3/P4) are significantly cheaper for multi-day trips. Allow extra time during morning and evening rush hours on the M50.
DUB–FAO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DUB to FAO
Dublin Airport (DUB) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) are connected by nonstop service from Aer Lingus and Ryanair. With 52 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DUB to FAO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DUB to FAO ranges from 2 hours 46 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,137 miles (1,830 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 45 return, totaling 97 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
67 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 Belfast (BFS), Charlestown (NOC) and Shannon (SNN).