Faro Airport Lounges
Faro Airport · Faro, Portugal
Faro (FAO) is the Algarve's main gateway, running from a single passenger terminal split into Schengen and Non-Schengen piers. We track three lounges here: an ANA Lounge in the Non-Schengen area, a paid-entry ANA Lounge on the Schengen side, and the independent CIP Lounge reachable on DragonPass, Star Alliance or oneworld.
Content updated June 24, 2026
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This guide is compiled from airline, alliance and lounge-operator sources plus published access rules from Priority Pass and DragonPass — we haven't independently visited every Faro Airport lounge yet. Nothing here is a paid placement, and the guide is updated as lounges open, close, renovate or change access policies. Read more about how we verify lounge data.
Last updated June 24, 2026
Where we'd actually go.
CIP Lounge
The CIP Lounge has the widest access at Faro — DragonPass, Star Alliance and oneworld all get you in, and it sells a walk-in day pass too. It sits airside in the Non-Schengen area near the gate B duty free, with Wi-Fi, a cold spread, a bar and air conditioning. The most flexible single option for most travellers leaving FAO.
ANA Lounge
The ANA Lounge in the Non-Schengen area is Faro's SkyTeam-aligned option, serving SkyTeam Elite Plus members and Business or First Class passengers. Set in the first-floor shopping area, it's the branded route in for eligible flyers heading outside the Schengen zone.
ANA Lounge (Schengen)
The ANA Lounge on the Schengen side is a paid-entry lounge, so you can buy your way in without status or a membership — useful when you're flying within the Schengen area and want a quiet seat away from the terminal.
Every lounge. 2 bookable right now.
The ANA Lounge in the Schengen area at Faro Airport is a paid-entry lounge, so you can buy your way in without airline status or a lounge membership. It's the option for passengers flying…
CIP Lounge
★2.0The CIP Lounge at Faro Airport sits airside in the Non-Schengen area, just past the gate B duty free. It's the most flexible lounge at FAO: DragonPass members, Star Alliance Gold and…
ANA Lounge
★2.0The ANA Lounge at Faro Airport sits in the Non-Schengen area, on the first-floor shopping level. It's the airport's SkyTeam-aligned option, serving SkyTeam Elite Plus members and passengers…
Faro Airport lounges by terminal.
Main Terminal
Faro operates from a single passenger terminal divided into Schengen and Non-Schengen piers after security. The CIP Lounge and an ANA Lounge sit on the Non-Schengen side, while a second ANA Lounge serves the Schengen area. Which lounge you can use depends on whether your flight is inside or outside the Schengen zone, so check your gate area before settling in.
- —Single terminal split into Schengen and Non-Schengen piers after security
- —CIP Lounge (Non-Schengen) takes DragonPass, Star Alliance, oneworld and walk-ins
- —An ANA Lounge sits on each side — SkyTeam-aligned on Non-Schengen, paid-entry on Schengen
- —Pick your lounge by whether your flight is Schengen or Non-Schengen
How to get into lounges at FAO.
Faro's lounge access splits along two lines: which membership or status you hold, and whether you're flying inside or outside the Schengen zone. The CIP Lounge in the Non-Schengen area is the most flexible — DragonPass, Star Alliance and oneworld all work, and it sells walk-in entry. The ANA Lounges cover SkyTeam (Non-Schengen) and paid entry (Schengen). Always confirm your flight's Schengen status before choosing a lounge, as the piers are separated after security.
DragonPass
DragonPass opens the CIP Lounge in Faro's Non-Schengen area — the single most flexible lounge at the airport. Present a valid DragonPass membership with your boarding pass for a Non-Schengen flight.
DragonPassAirline & alliance status
Star Alliance Gold and oneworld Sapphire passengers reach the CIP Lounge, and SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers use the Non-Schengen ANA Lounge. Access follows your alliance tier and the cabin you're flying.
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SkyTeamWalk-in day pass
The CIP Lounge sells a walk-in day pass (around USD 38 for a stay of up to three hours), and the Schengen-side ANA Lounge is a paid-entry lounge — so you can pay per visit at Faro without any membership or status.
Business & First class ticket
A Business or First Class ticket on a SkyTeam carrier gets you into the Non-Schengen ANA Lounge, while Star Alliance and oneworld Business Class tickets reach the CIP Lounge. Flying premium is the simplest route in if your cabin matches the lounge's alliance.
SkyTeamStar AllianceoneworldKnow before you go.
Schengen vs Non-Schengen
- —Faro's single terminal splits into Schengen and Non-Schengen piers after security — your lounge choice depends on which side your flight departs from.
- —The CIP Lounge and the SkyTeam ANA Lounge are on the Non-Schengen side; the paid-entry ANA Lounge serves Schengen departures.
- —Check whether your destination is inside or outside the Schengen zone before you head to a lounge, as you can't move between the piers once airside.
Pay-per-visit strategy
- —You don't need status to get in at Faro — the CIP Lounge sells a walk-in day pass and the Schengen ANA Lounge is paid-entry.
- —Booking the CIP Lounge ahead online is usually cheaper than the walk-in rate and locks in a seat at busy summer peaks.
- —The CIP day pass covers a stay of up to three hours, which is plenty for a typical pre-flight wait.
Timing & crowds
- —Faro is a seasonal leisure airport — it fills fast on summer mornings and around the evening Northern European banks.
- —The ANA Lounge runs roughly 06:00–21:00 and the CIP Lounge to about 22:00, so confirm hours against an early or late flight.
- —Arrive a little earlier in peak holiday months if you want a comfortable seat.
Pick the right lounge
- —If you carry DragonPass, Star Alliance or oneworld status, the CIP Lounge is the widest-access choice on the Non-Schengen side.
- —SkyTeam Elite Plus and SkyTeam Business passengers should head for the Non-Schengen ANA Lounge.
- —Flying within the Schengen zone with no status? The paid-entry Schengen ANA Lounge is your option.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track three lounges at Faro (FAO), all in the single passenger terminal. Two sit on the Non-Schengen side — the CIP Lounge and an ANA Lounge — and a third ANA Lounge serves the Schengen area.
Yes. DragonPass is accepted at the CIP Lounge in Faro's Non-Schengen area, which is the most flexible lounge at the airport. It also takes Star Alliance and oneworld status and sells a walk-in day pass.
Yes. The CIP Lounge sells a walk-in day pass (around USD 38 for up to three hours), and the Schengen-side ANA Lounge is a paid-entry lounge — so you can pay per visit without DragonPass, alliance status or a premium ticket.
Faro has two ANA Lounges because the terminal splits into Schengen and Non-Schengen piers. The Non-Schengen ANA Lounge is accessed on SkyTeam status or a Business/First ticket, while the Schengen-side ANA Lounge is a paid-entry lounge.
The lounges we track at Faro are reached on DragonPass, Star Alliance, oneworld, SkyTeam or paid entry rather than Priority Pass. Check your specific membership's current Faro listing before you travel, as networks update their coverage.
For a Schengen departure from Faro, use the paid-entry ANA Lounge on the Schengen side. The CIP Lounge and the SkyTeam ANA Lounge are on the Non-Schengen pier, which you can't reach if your flight is inside the Schengen area.
No. The CIP Lounge does not have shower facilities. It offers Wi-Fi, a cold food selection, a bar with alcohol and soft drinks, air conditioning, flight information screens and step-free access for passengers with reduced mobility.
The Non-Schengen ANA Lounge runs roughly 06:00–21:00 and the CIP Lounge to about 22:00. Hours can shift seasonally at this leisure-heavy airport, so check against a very early or late flight.