Faro Airport (FAO) scores 7.2/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.0),
passenger experience (7.1), and facilities (7.5).
Lounge quality rates 6.9/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Faro FAO scores 7.2/10 — Algarve leisure gateway. Compare /airports/lisbon for city breaks. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-portugal-greece and /guides/faro-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score7.2Very Good
On-time7.0Departure reliability
Experience7.1Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.5Food, shops, seating
Lounges6.9Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.0
Passenger Experience
7.1
Facilities & Comfort
7.5
Lounge score6.9/10
Highlights
Primary UK gateway to Algarve resorts — Albufeira, Lagos, Vilamoura within 45–90 min drive
Jet2 and TUI package traffic dominates alongside Ryanair and easyJet
Compact single terminal — straightforward navigation; summer queues at security
UK261 on UK-return flights
Overview
Algarve gateway — Jet2, TUI, easyJet, Ryanair, and BA leisure schedules from across the UK for Portugal's southern coast.
Algarve access
Pre-book transfers — public transport to western Algarve resorts is limited. Taxi and Uber available landside.
Peak UK bank holiday weeks (Easter, half-term) see 90+ min security queues — arrive early.
Derby, United Kingdom · EMA · #2 in this comparison
East Midlands Airport (EMA) scores 6.7/10 (Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (6.5),
passenger experience (6.6), and facilities (6.9).
Lounge quality rates 6.4/10. See full airport guide →
In short
East Midlands EMA scores 6.7/10 — Nottingham/Derby/Leicester gateway. Ryanair and Jet2 hub. Aspire Lounge for Priority Pass. Bus and rail via East Midlands Parkway. UK261 applies.
FlightLogic Score6.7Good
On-time6.5Departure reliability
Experience6.6Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities6.9Food, shops, seating
Lounges6.4Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
6.5
Passenger Experience
6.6
Facilities & Comfort
6.9
Lounge score6.4/10
Highlights
Serves Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, and Lincolnshire without Birmingham or East Coast rail positioning
Ryanair and Jet2 base — dense Europe and Mediterranean leisure network
UK261 on all UK departures; compare /airports/birmingham for Emirates long-haul
Overview
Midlands cargo and leisure airport between Nottingham, Derby, and Leicester — Ryanair, Jet2, and TUI with strong DHL freight operations.
Midlands positioning
EMA sits between the M1 and A50 with bus links to Nottingham and Derby. East Midlands Parkway rail station is a short bus ride — useful for London St Pancras connections via LNER.
For long-haul, Birmingham (7.2/10) offers daily Emirates to Dubai; EMA is short-haul focused.
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