Madrid to Faro (MAD–FAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MAD–FAO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair, Eurowings and SAS lead the route. The flight covers 337 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 10 | 73H, 7M8 | 1h25 | – | – | – |
| EW Eurowings | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| SK SAS | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · FAO: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 5:00 PM in Faro.
Spanish passport holders enter Portugal freely as EU and Schengen citizens. There is no border control on flights or land crossings between Spain and Portugal. A Spanish national ID card or passport is sufficient. No visa or advance paperwork is needed for any length of stay.
If you stay longer than 3 months, register at the local Camara Municipal (town hall) for a Certificado de Registo de Cidadao da UE. The registration costs EUR 15 and requires proof of employment, self-employment, or sufficient funds, plus health insurance. The certificate is issued on the spot. You will also need a NIF (tax number) from the Financas office for renting property, opening a bank account, or signing any contract in Portugal.
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
MAD–FAO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to FAO
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair, Eurowings and SAS. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MAD to FAO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to FAO is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 337 miles (543 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Francisco de Sá Carneiro and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.