What's the busiest hour for departures at FAO?

Departures from Faro Airport peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 11.1 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of FAO?

The quietest hour with regular service is 23:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from FAO?

Ryanair (FR) is the largest operator at Faro Airport, with 386 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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FAO Airport - Faro Airport

Faro, Portugal. Departures peak at 06:00 local, averaging 11.1 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-08-16. Schedule coverage: 11 days observed.

Peak departure hour

06:00

11.1 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

23:00

1 flights/hr

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 128 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 09:00 local (13.2 flights/hr). Total: 128.2 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Ryanair (FR) 386
2. easyJet UK (U2) 136
3. Jet2.com Limited t/a Jet2.com (LS) 132
4. easyJet Europe Airline (EC) 85
5. Transavia (HV) 50

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at FAO?: Departures from Faro Airport peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 11.1 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of FAO?: The quietest hour with regular service is 23:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from FAO?: Ryanair (FR) is the largest operator at Faro Airport, with 386 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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