Flying from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Copenhagen Airport to Faro Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
Faro is one hour behind Copenhagen and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
You can choose from five weekly Copenhagen Airport to Faro Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Norwegian Air Sweden is the earliest available. SAS operates the latest service of the day at 16:55.
Your CPH to FAO flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as September? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Copenhagen Airport to Faro Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Faro (and then other corners of Portugal) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Norwegian Air Sweden.
With a dependable 94.44% of services landing on schedule, Scandinavian Airlines has the best on-time performance for CPH to FAO flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Copenhagen Airport to Faro Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between CPH and FAO:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Copenhagen Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from CPH make it to their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
Central Copenhagen to Copenhagen Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near CPH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Faro Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Copenhagen Airport to Faro Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Faro Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and chase adventure across Faro and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Faro Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Faro Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Faro in February.
Lock in your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Faro Airport for August if you'd like to go to Faro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CPH to FAO around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Faro. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Around 467 kilometres north of Faro, Porto is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.