Flights Cologne → Faro
CGN → FAO
How long is the flight from Cologne to Faro?
The flight from Cologne (CGN) to Faro (FAO) takes about 2h 52m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Cologne, where the airport opened in 1939, with the popular tourist destination of Faro. The route is served by a variety of aircraft including Airbus A319, Airbus A320, and Boeing 737-800, catering to an annual passenger traffic of 2,207,000 at the destination airport in Faro.
The Cologne (CGN) → Faro (FAO) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 5.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Faro the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Cologne the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Faro: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Cologne (CGN) to Faro (FAO) heads south-west for about 1,951 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 52m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Cologne the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Faro it is 1.1 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 80% | 32 min | 2.2% |
Airlines operating CGN-FAO
Airports
Frequently asked questions about CGN-FAO
The flight from Cologne (CGN) to Faro (FAO) takes about 2h 52m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Ryanair.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Faro, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Cologne-Faro route is about 1,951 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
