Flights Cologne → Faro
CGN → FAO
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 5.8/100 (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 0.0 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 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); 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) | 85% | 23 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating CGN-FAO
Airports
Frequently asked questions about CGN-FAO
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.
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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.
