Geneva to Faro (GVA–FAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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964 mi airlines charter/private 12/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 58m ago
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LX2390
LX Swiss
223
6:00 AM
CEST T1
7:40 AM
WEST
2h 40m
57%
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U27528
U2 easyJet
320
10:45 AM
CEST T1
12:25 PM
WEST
2h 40m
61%
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U21467
U2 easyJet
320
5:05 PM
CEST T1
6:40 PM
WEST
2h 35m
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U27526
U2 easyJet
319
8:15 PM
CEST T1
9:50 PM
WEST
2h 35m
61%
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U27525
U2 easyJet
319
6:10 AM
WEST T1
9:50 AM
CEST
2h 40m
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U27527
U2 easyJet
319
6:17 AM
WEST
9:39 AM
CEST
2h 22m
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U21468
U2 easyJet
320
6:20 PM
WEST
9:46 PM
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2h 26m
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LX2391
LX Swiss
223
6:25 PM
WEST T1
9:55 PM
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No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LIS Lisbon 4h 20m ACADAY → ACADB6 Lisbon (LIS) to Faro flights
ZRH Zurich 4h 43m ACAIAZ → LXWK Zurich (ZRH) to Faro flights
BCN Barcelona 4h 45m IBLLQR → FRLLVY Barcelona (BCN) to Faro flights
MAD Madrid 5h AYIBJL → FRIBVY Madrid (MAD) to Faro flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 10m ACAIET → LHTP Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Faro flights
BRU Zaventem 5h 10m ACLXNH → HVSNTB Zaventem (BRU) to Faro flights
LHR London 5h 19m B6BACX → BA London (LHR) to Faro flights
LGW London 5h 33m U2 → BALSU2 London (LGW) to Faro flights
MUC Munich 5h 35m ENLHLX → LHTP Munich (MUC) to Faro flights
AMS Amsterdam 5h 56m 6EAMG3 → HVKLU2 Amsterdam (AMS) to Faro flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Geneva to Faro
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 964 mi 2h 38m nonstop -1h behind

GVA–FAO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet and Swiss lead the route. The flight covers 964 miles in approximately 2h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps GVA Routes FAO Routes GVA Live Flights FAO Live Flights
All flights from Faro (FAO) Faro to Geneva flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GVA–FAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 9 319, 320 2h35-2h40 – – –
LX Swiss 3 223 2h40 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – LX
319 Airbus A319 – U2
320 Airbus A320 – U2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: U2 (9 flights/wk, 75%)
Star Alliance: LX (3 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GVA to FAO direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
3
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GVA to FAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
LIS ~4h 20m ZRH ~4h 43m BIO ~4h 45m BCN ~4h 45m MAD ~5h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,411
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Faro from Geneva

Nearby airports with service to Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport.
Metric GVA→FAO LYS→FAO BSL→FAO
Distance from GVA – 60 mi 115 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 1
Weekly flights 12 11 7
Flight time 2h 38m 2h 30m 2h 55m
Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS) to Faro flights · Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) to Faro flights
Airports within 200 miles of GVA with service to Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Faro is 1 hour behind Geneva.
GVA: CEST · FAO: WEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Geneva, it's 5:00 PM in Faro.
Distance & Flight Time
964 mi / 1,552 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 38m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Switzerland and Portugal are both Schengen members. Swiss citizens have full freedom of movement and can enter Portugal with a valid passport or national ID card. No visa or time limit applies.

Stays over 3 months require registration at the local Camara Municipal or SEF office. Swiss nationals have full right to live and work in Portugal under the bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

GVA–FAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Geneva to Faro route.
Route details
Distance964 mi / 1,552 km
Flight time2h 38m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GVA
Full nameGeneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA / ICAOGVA / LSGG
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation1,411 ft / 430 m
Destination: FAO
Full nameFaro - Gago Coutinho International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAO / LPFR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr9.8M
Elevation24 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GVA to FAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Geneva Cointrin International Airport to Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport take about 2h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 964 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from GVA to FAO: easyJet and Swiss.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Zürich and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to FAO and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Faro is 1 hour behind Geneva.
Yes, return flights from FAO to GVA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LYS and BSL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GVA to FAO

Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet and Swiss. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GVA to FAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GVA to FAO is about 2 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 964 miles (1,552 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Zürich and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS) and Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL).