FAO
Faro Airport
Faro · PortugalICAO LPFR
Faro Airport (FAO) is an airport serving Faro, Portugal, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 37° 0' 51.8" N, 7° 57' 57.3" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 24 feet (7 meters) above sea level. With 63 direct destinations served by 22 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/Lisbon (GMT+1).
Destinations
63
Airlines
22
Elevation ft
24/ 7m
Europe/Lisbon
GMT+1
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Airport Details
IATA Code
FAO
ICAO Code
LPFR
City
Faro
Country
Portugal
Elevation
24 ft
Local Time
07:33 PM (GMT+1)
Coordinates
Latitude:37.0144°
Longitude:-7.9659°
Popular Routes from FAO
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LGW | London, United Kingdom | 1,048 mi | 2h 39m | medium-haul | 263 kg | View |
| EMA | East Midlands, United Kingdom | 1,138 mi | 2h 49m | medium-haul | 286 kg | View |
| LIS | Lisbon, Portugal | 138 mi | 0h 46m | short-haul | 56 kg | View |
| MAN | Manchester, United Kingdom | 1,161 mi | 2h 52m | medium-haul | 292 kg | View |
| MUC | Munich, Germany | 1,268 mi | 3h 4m | medium-haul | 318 kg | View |
| BHX | Birmingham, United Kingdom | 1,108 mi | 2h 46m | medium-haul | 278 kg | View |
| FRA | Frankfurt, Germany | 1,218 mi | 2h 58m | medium-haul | 306 kg | View |
| GLA | Glasgow, United Kingdom | 1,313 mi | 3h 9m | medium-haul | 330 kg | View |
| LBA | Leeds, United Kingdom | 1,202 mi | 2h 57m | medium-haul | 302 kg | View |
| LTN | London, United Kingdom | 1,091 mi | 2h 44m | medium-haul | 274 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at FAO
22 active airlines serving Faro Airport.
Aer Lingus
EIIreland
Aigle Azur
ZIFrance
Air Berlin
ABGermany
Air Bourbon
ZBReunion
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Brussels Airlines
SNBelgium
Flybe
BEUnited Kingdom
Germanwings
4UGermany
Jet2.com
LSUnited Kingdom
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Luxair
LGLuxembourg
Monarch Airlines
ZBUnited Kingdom
Norwegian Air Shuttle
DYNorway
Ryanair
FRIreland
SATA International
S4Portugal
TAP Portugal
TPPortugal
TUIfly
X3Germany
Transavia France
TOFrance
Transavia Holland
HVNetherlands
US Airways
USUnited States
easyJet
U2United Kingdom
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Faro Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerez Airport | XRY | Jerez | Spain | 173 km |
| Sevilla Airport | SVQ | Sevilla | Spain | 189 km |
| Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) | LIS | Lisbon | Portugal | 221 km |
| Badajoz Airport | BJZ | Badajoz | Spain | 231 km |
| Ibn Batouta Airport | TNG | Tanger | Morocco | 233 km |
| Gibraltar Airport | GIB | Gibraltar | Gibraltar | 253 km |
| Málaga Airport | AGP | Malaga | Spain | 311 km |
| Mohammed V International Airport | CMN | Casablanca | Morocco | 406 km |
Other Airports in Portugal
Corvo Airport
CVUCorvo
Flores Airport
FLWFlores
Madeira Airport
FNCFunchal
Graciosa Airport
GRWGraciosa Island
Horta Airport
HORHorta
Lajes Airport
TERLajes (terceira Island)
Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)
LISLisbon
Pico Airport
PIXPico
João Paulo II Airport
PDLPonta Delgada
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
OPOPorto
Porto Santo Airport
PXOPorto Santo
Santa Maria Airport
SMASanta Maria (island)
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 37° 0' 51.8" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 7° 57' 57.3" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 37.014400
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -7.965910
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- UTC Offset
- GMT+1
- Current Local Time
- 07:33 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 24 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 7 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Faro Airport?
The IATA code for Faro Airport is FAO, and its ICAO code is LPFR. The airport is located in Faro, Portugal.
How many destinations can you fly to from FAO?
There are 63 direct destinations available from Faro Airport (FAO) in Faro, Portugal.
What airlines fly from FAO?
There are 22 airlines operating from FAO, including Aer Lingus, Aigle Azur, Air Berlin, Air Bourbon, British Airways, and more.
What timezone is Faro Airport in?
Faro Airport is in the Europe/Lisbon timezone (GMT+1). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Faro Airport?
Faro Airport sits at an elevation of 24 feet (7 meters) above sea level.
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