Faro to Rome (FAO–FCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FAO–FCO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,126 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 3 | 7M8 | 2h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rome from Faro
| Metric | FAO→FCO | SVQ→FCO | LIS→FCO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FAO | – | 118 mi | 138 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 19 | 212 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 40m | 2h 50m |
Travel Essentials
FAO: WEST · FCO: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Faro, it's 7:00 PM in Rome.
Portugal and Italy are both EU and Schengen members. Portuguese citizens enter freely with a national ID card or passport. No visa, registration, or time limit applies.
Leonardo Express to Roma Termini (32 min, €14) departs from inside the terminal every 30 minutes. Regional FL1 trains cost €8 and serve Trastevere, Ostiense, and Tiburtina; useful if your accommodation is near those stations.Official taxis (white, metered) from FCO to central Rome (within the Aurelian Walls) have a fixed €50 fare regardless of traffic. Agree on the fixed rate before departure. Ciampino (CIA) handles Ryanair and some charter flights; it is 40 minutes east of Rome by bus and a completely separate airport.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry (28–36°C, June–August) with little rain and intense sunshine. Heat rarely disrupts flights but can make the terminal uncomfortable. Winters are mild (5–13°C) with rain primarily from November through February. Snow in Rome is rare, occurring once every few years, but when it falls the city and airport are largely unprepared. Even light accumulations cause significant disruption.
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons (15–23°C). Sirocco winds from the Sahara occasionally bring warm dusty air and reduced visibility in spring. FCO has little fog risk and generally good flying weather compared to northern European hubs.
FAO–FCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FAO to FCO
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
FAO to FCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FAO to FCO ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,126 miles (1,812 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via FMM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seville (SVQ), Lisbon (LIS) and Málaga (AGP).