# FAO — Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport > Machine-readable reference for FAO. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/fao HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/fao Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/fao.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/FAO.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-12T07:01:02.512+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport - IATA: FAO - ICAO: LPFR - City: Faro - Country: PT (PT) - Timezone: Europe/Lisbon - Distance from city: 4 km (2 mi) west of Faro - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 9.6M - Official website: https://www.faroairport.pt/en/fao/home ## Overview Welcome Faro – Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO), positioned just 4 km west of Faro, is distinctly a 'holiday airport.' As the main gateway to the Algarve, it's geared toward short-haul leisure traffic. Think more about travelers in flip-flops heading to the beach than suit-clad frequent flyers. In summer, especially Saturdays, it channels a charter feel, hosting northern European holidaymakers en masse. With its compact size, walking distances are manageable, but peak times can feel chaotic. At a glance Handling 9.6 million passengers per year and functioning primarily with Terminal 1, FAO is a seasonal airport with pronounced peaks in demand. Located close to town, it's a hub for Ryanair, EasyJet, and Jet2.com, catering primarily to budget-conscious holiday goers. While peak periods can be busy, travelers benefit from good last-minute food selections and considerable car rental options. Terminals & layout Terminal 1 serves all flights through its 36 gates. The layout keeps things simple — ideal for last-minute shopping or grabbing a bite. Airside delights include the Avocado Cafe, offering healthier breakfast options and Paul for a French pastry and coffee fix. The spacio… ## Terminals (1) - **Passenger Terminal** — 36 gates · airlines: Ryanair, EasyJet, Jet2.com, TAP Air Portugal, British Airways URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/terminals/t1 ## Dining (14) - **Avocado Cafe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/restaurants/avocado-cafe - **Burger King** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/restaurants/burger-king - **Café Central** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/restaurants/cafe-central - **Carlsberg Sports Bar** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/restaurants/carlsberg-sports-bar - **Cockpit Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/restaurants/cockpit-bar - **Costa Coffee** — $$ · early-morning URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/restaurants/costa-coffee - **Delta Cafe Central** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/restaurants/delta-cafe-central - **Food Court Restaurant** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/restaurants/food-court-restaurant - **Mövenpick Cafe** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/restaurants/movenpick-cafe - **O Sagres** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/restaurants/o-sagres - **Pans & Company** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/restaurants/pans-company - **Paul** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/restaurants/paul - **Subway** — $$ · early-morning URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/restaurants/subway - **Upper Crust** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/restaurants/upper-crust ## Lounges (4) - **ABC Business Lounge** — T1 · access: Departures, airside · day pass: €40 · 07:00-22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/lounges/abc-business-lounge - **Priority Pass Lounge** — T1 · access: Departures, airside · day pass: €40 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/lounges/priority-pass-lounge - **SATA Azores Lounge** — T1 · access: Departures, airside URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/lounges/sata-azores-lounge - **TAP Portugal Lounge** — T1 · access: Departures, airside URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/lounges/tap-portugal-lounge ## Shops (13) - **Accessorize** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/shops/accessorize - **Ale-Hop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/shops/ale-hop - **Currency Exchange Kiosk** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/shops/currency-exchange-kiosk - **Duty Free Store** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/shops/duty-free-store - **Local Products Store** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/shops/local-products-store - **Multiópticas** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/shops/multiopticas - **Parfois** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/shops/parfois - **Pharmacy** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/shops/pharmacy - **Relay** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/shops/relay - **Sunglass Hut** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/shops/sunglass-hut - **Travel & Business Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/shops/travel-business-shop - **Vodafone** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/shops/vodafone - **Wines of Portugal** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/shops/wines-of-portugal ## Parking (6) - **P1 Low Cost** — Short stay · /name//name//day, /name//name//hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/parking/p1-low-cost - **P2 Low Cost Plus** — Short stay · /name//name//day, /name//name//hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/parking/p2-low-cost-plus - **P3 Low Cost** — Long stay · /name//name//day, /name//name//hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/parking/p3-low-cost - **P4 Classic** — Long stay · /name//name//day, /name//name//hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/parking/p4-classic - **P5 Premium** — Covered · /name//name//day, /name//name//hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/parking/p5-premium - **P6 Rent a Car** — Car rental parking · /name//name//day, /name//name//hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/parking/p6-rent-a-car ## Ground transport (10) - **Aerobus Faro** — Bus shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/transport/aerobus-faro - **Airport Private Transfer Services** — Prebooked car URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/transport/airport-private-transfer-services - **Bolt Faro Airport** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/transport/bolt-faro-airport - **Bus 14 Proximo** — City bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/transport/bus-14-proximo - **Bus 16 Proximo** — City bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/transport/bus-16-proximo - **CP Regional Train Faro** — Rail connection URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/transport/cp-regional-train-faro - **EVA Clipper Buses** — Intercity coach URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/transport/eva-clipper-buses - **Rede Expressos Faro** — Intercity coach URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/transport/rede-expressos-faro - **Taxi Rank Faro Airport** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/transport/taxi-rank-faro-airport - **Uber Faro Airport** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/fao/transport/uber-faro-airport ## Insider tips - _Insider_: At Avocado Café, tucked away in airside departures, enjoy a less frenetic breakfast experience compared to larger cafés. - _Time_: Summer Saturdays require extra arrival buffers; 2.5-3 hours early is wise as queues for UK and Ireland flights can swell fast. - _Avoid_: The landside food court is cramped; pass through security to access a broader range of dining options airside. - _Local_: Bus routes 14 and 16 provide a budget-friendly fare of a few euros straight into Faro, avoiding taxi costs. - _Quiet_: The far Schengen gates offer decently quiet workspace opportunities, a contrast to the crowded central areas. - _Money_: Taxis into Faro from the airport cost approximately €10, a budget-friendly choice compared to other major Portuguese hubs. - _Time_: If renting a car, low-cost companies often operate off-site, so allow an extra 20-30 minutes for shuttles. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/FAO.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/fao/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/fao/departures — HTML page with live departures