Rome to Faro (FCO–FAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FR1727
FR Ryanair
7M8
1:05 PM
CEST T1
3:10 PM
WEST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1726
FR Ryanair
7M8
8:10 AM
WEST T1
12:00 PM
CEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Rome to Faro
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,126 mi 3h 5m nonstop -1h behind 60 1-stop hubs

FCO–FAO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,126 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FCO–FAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 3 7M8 3h05
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (3 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, FCO to FAO direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to FAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,538
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 Rome.
FCO: CEST · FAO: WEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 5:00 PM in Faro.
Distance & Flight Time
1,126 mi / 1,812 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Italy and Portugal are both EU and Schengen members. Italian citizens enter freely with a national ID card or passport. No visa, registration, or time limit applies.

Getting to FCO

Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.

FCO–FAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Faro route.
Route details
Distance1,126 mi / 1,812 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: FCO
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: FAO
IATA / ICAOFAO / LPFR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr9.8M
Elevation24 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCO to FAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport take approximately 3h 5m. The route covers 1,126 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from FCO to FAO. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AGP, FMM, RAK, HHN, LCY, GOT, LBA, LPA, EDI, TLS, BSL, HAJ, OPO, ARN, MUC, MAD, LYS, BOD, NTE, BRS, EIN, LIS, ZRH, STR, BCN, CRL, AMS, OTP, DUS, KTW, BRU, MRS, RIX, MAN, BHX, GVA, LGW, LTN, BER, LHR, CPH, ORY, STN, LUX, CGN, RTM, GLA, OSL, FRA, YYZ, HAM, EWR, DUB, VIE, WAW, KEF, BVA, NCL, KRK and HEL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Faro is 1 hour behind Rome.
Yes, return flights from FAO to FCO 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 FCO to FAO

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FCO to FAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FCO to FAO ranges from 3 hours 5 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

60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via AGP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.