Faro to Amsterdam (FAO–AMS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FAO–AMS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Transavia and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,224 miles in approximately 2h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HV Transavia Also: KL | 28 | 32Q, 73H | 3h05 | – | – | KL |
| U2 easyJet | 8 | 320 | 2h48-3h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Amsterdam from Faro
| Metric | FAO→AMS | SVQ→AMS | LIS→AMS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FAO | – | 118 mi | 138 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 18 |
| Weekly flights | 47 | 31 | 232 |
| Flight time | 2h 48m | 2h 42m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
FAO: WEST · AMS: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Faro, it's 7:00 PM in Amsterdam.
Portugal and the Netherlands are both EU and Schengen members. Portuguese citizens enter freely with a national ID card or passport. No visa, registration, or time limit applies.
Trains depart directly from inside the terminal (Schiphol Plaza) to Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). Direct intercity trains also serve Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, and Eindhoven without requiring transfers. NS Hispeed connects to Brussels (1h 50m) and Paris CDG (3h 20m).
Taxis use a meter; Amsterdam Centraal costs €35–50. Ride-hail apps (Uber, Bolt) are cheaper at €25–40. Car rental agencies are at the terminal. Bus 397 to Leidseplein is the budget option (€5.50).
Temperate maritime climate, mild and frequently overcast year-round. Winters are cold (0–7°C) with regular rain and occasional snow or freezing fog. AMS handles de-icing efficiently but heavy snowfall (rare) causes cascading delays across the network. Fog is the primary winter disruption risk, particularly November through February.
Summers are warm (17–24°C) with long days and moderate rain. Thunderstorms in July–August cause brief but sharp delays. Strong crosswinds from the North Sea affect small aircraft year-round. Pack a waterproof layer regardless of season.
FAO–AMS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FAO to AMS
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) are connected by nonstop service from Transavia and easyJet. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FAO to AMS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FAO to AMS ranges from 2 hours 48 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,224 miles (1,970 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 93 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SEN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seville (SVQ), Lisbon (LIS) and Tangier (TNG).