Charlestown to Faro (NOC–FAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
NOC–FAO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,168 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 4 | 7M8 | 2h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Faro from Charlestown
| Metric | NOC→FAO | SNN→FAO | DUB→FAO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NOC | – | 84 mi | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | 8 | 52 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 45m | 2h 46m |
Travel Essentials
NOC: IST · FAO: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Charlestown, it's 6:00 PM in Faro.
Irish passport holders enter Portugal visa-free for unlimited stays as EU citizens. No fee, no advance application. A valid Irish passport is required. Ireland is not in the Schengen Area, so there is passport control on arrival from Dublin, but EU citizens are processed quickly.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local Camara Municipal (town hall) and apply for a Certificado de Registo de Cidadao da UE at SEF (Servico de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras) or its successor agency AIMA. The fee is EUR 15. Bring proof of employment, self-employment, studies, or sufficient resources plus health insurance. A Portuguese NIF (Numero de Identificacao Fiscal) from a Financas office is needed for banking, renting, phone contracts, and almost everything else. Getting a NIF takes about 30 minutes in person.
Direct flights from Dublin to Lisbon run about 2 hours 40 minutes on Aer Lingus, Ryanair, and TAP Air Portugal. Porto and Faro also have direct year-round service, with Faro particularly busy in summer. Portugal uses the euro, so no currency exchange needed. No vaccination requirements. Portugal has a large Irish expat community, especially in Lisbon and the Algarve. Irish driving licenses are valid for short stays; residents must exchange within 6 months of establishing residence.
NOC–FAO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NOC to FAO
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
NOC to FAO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NOC to FAO ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,168 miles (1,880 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DUB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shannon (SNN), Dublin (DUB) and Belfast (BFS).