Faro Airport
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport is the main air gateway for Faro and one of southern Portugal’s key arrival points for visitors heading into the Algarve. Known by the codes FAO and LPFR, it is classified as a large airport and sits just 24 feet (7 m) above sea level, reflecting its low-lying coastal setting. For travellers, that means quick access to the city, nearby beaches, golf resorts, and holiday towns without a long inland transfer.
About Faro Airport
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport is the main air gateway for Faro and one of southern Portugal’s key arrival points for visitors heading into the Algarve. Known by the codes FAO and LPFR, it is classified as a large airport and sits just 24 feet (7 m) above sea level, reflecting its low-lying coastal setting. For travellers, that means quick access to the city, nearby beaches, golf resorts, and holiday towns without a long inland transfer.
Overview
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport is the main air gateway for Faro and one of southern Portugal’s key arrival points for visitors heading into the Algarve. Known by the codes FAO and LPFR, it is classified as a large airport and sits just 24 feet (7 m) above sea level, reflecting its low-lying coastal setting. For travellers, that means quick access to the city, nearby beaches, golf resorts, and holiday towns without a long inland transfer.
Useful facts
- Official name: Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport
- Location served: Faro, Portugal
- Airport type: Large airport
- Runway: 10/28, 8,169 ft, asphalt, lighted
- Time zone: Europe/Lisbon
- Official website: http://faroairport.pt
What travellers should know
The airport operates with a single lighted asphalt runway, 10/28, measuring 8,169 feet, which supports regular commercial traffic and keeps operations straightforward for passengers. Its Europe/Lisbon time zone is useful to note when planning flight times, hotel check-ins, and onward transport. Because the airport is so closely tied to Faro and the wider Algarve coast, it works especially well for short breaks, beach holidays, and self-drive trips where easy regional access matters as much as the flight itself.
Why it matters for your trip
For most visitors, FAO is less about being a giant hub and more about convenience: a manageable arrival point with direct relevance to the region people actually want to visit. If you are staying in Faro, exploring the Ria Formosa area, or using the city as a base for the Algarve, this airport offers a practical start and finish to your journey without unnecessary complexity.
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Faro Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Faro Airport is located in Faro, Portugal (Europe), at coordinates 37.020°, -7.970°.
- Its IATA code is FAO and its ICAO code is LPFR.
- Faro Airport serves Faro, Portugal. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Faro Airport operates on Europe/Lisbon local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Faro Airport sits at latitude 37.020° and longitude -7.970°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from FAO. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for FAO is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from FAO on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Portugal. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.