Faro Airport (FAO)

• Faro airport is the only international airport serving the South of Portugal (Algarve) and the Southwest coast of Spain.
• With an annual passenger throughput of 5 million passengers and capacity for 6 million per year, Faro is a modern airport designed to deliver first-class operational facilities both to airlines and passengers. With a growing market of 51 schedule airlines, (18 LCC’s) and 38 charter airlines Faro airport reaches over 78 destinations in Europe.
• The Algarve is one of Europe’s top tourist destinations offering miles of sandy beaches, a vibrant nightlife, award wining golf courses, and a unique gastronomy. The Algarve also offers a wide selection of 4 and 5 star hotels and Spas, sports training centres and conference halls to cater for all needs.
• Due to its favourable all year round climate and excellent natural, social and cultural conditions, the Algarve is a popular second home location for many frequent visitors.

• Reward systems for airlines and tour operators that achieve high levels of performance on new and underserved routes.
• Tailor-made PR and communication support for route launches and carefully planned marketing support for ad-hoc initiatives.
• Market analysis and statistics available on request.
• Detailed information concerning services offered at Faro airport, air traffic data, passenger profiles, airport brand and much more is available to airlines at http://routedevelopment.ana.pt

• Easily accessible by car and close to the city’s train station, over 395.000 inhabitants live within 60 minutes of Faro Airport. Beyond the Spanish border lies the Huelva region which together with the Algarve increases the catchment area to 541.000 inhabitants.
• An extended catchment area of between 60 and 180 minutes increases the range to 1.286.360 inhabitants (949.670 Portuguese and 336.690 Spanish).
• With a year-round mild climate the Algarve offers you some of Europe’s most beautiful beaches, appealing cultural traditions and an unforgettable traditional cuisine. The Algarve is also a top European golfing destination, favoured among golfers from all over the world.

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• GPS position: 37º 00’52’’ N / 007º 57’ 57’’ W
• Faro airport is located in the South-Western point of Europe, in a privileged location between Northern and Central Europe and the Northeast coast of Africa.
• 7 Km from Faro city centre within easy access by taxi or bus
• Close to the A22 toll free highway, with connections throughout the Algarve and direct to Lisbon and Spain.

Infrastructure & Operations:

• 1 Runway 2610x150
• 22 Stands (16 remote)
• 22 ATM per hour (arr+dep)
• Operating hours: 06h00 to 24h00

• Slot coordinated airport during IATA Summer seasons
• Single terminal 68500m2 with 60 check-in desks and 36 boarding gates
• 100% hold baggage screening
• Full baggage tracing
• Processing of golf bags as regular baggage
• Maximum passenger flow capacity p/ year: 6.000.000 pax
• Maximum passenger flow capacity p/hour: 2.400 pax
• Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (RFFS): RFFS category 8 (9 available with 72H prior notice)
• Ground handling services: 2 (Groundfource and Portway)
• Separate Schengen and non-Schengen arrival areas

Important infrastructure developments and/or other news

• Since its opening in 1966 Faro airport has had 2 major developments: The opening of the new passenger terminal building in 1989 and its enlargement in 2001.
• The new development plan 2009-2013 has already begun. Faced with growing traffic demand and passenger safety and satisfaction needs, over the next 4 years Faro airport will undergo extensive improvements to runway and infrastructure as well as a wide-spread renovation of the airport terminal and commercial areas, namely:
  • Increase of aircraft parking capacity from 22 to 33 positions, which will increase ATM’s from 22 to 30 per hour and passenger flow from 2400 to 3000 mov/h.
  • Increase operational safety.
  • Increase of airport capacity from 6 million to 8 million passengers per year.
  • Functional and architectural modernization of the airport terminal
  • Renovation and expansion of commercial areas.

Vital statistics

• 51 schedule airlines (18 LCC´s) and 38 charter airlines fly from Faro to over 78 destinations in Europe.
• Total passengers 2008: 5.4MI -0.4%)
• Aircraft Movements 2008: 39.788 (-1.2%)
• Share of passengers in 2008:
  • LCC: 67% (+6%)
  • FSC: 11% (=)
  • Charter: 22% (-6%)
  • Largest carrier: EasyJet

Financials

Detailed information concerning Faro airport charges and other information is available to airlines at http://routedevelopment.ana.pt