CIP LoungeFaro Airport (FAO)
★2.0(175 reviews)FAO · Main Terminal · airside
Faro's widest-access lounge — DragonPass, Star Alliance, oneworld or a walk-in day pass.
The CIP Lounge is the most flexible lounge at Faro Airport, sitting airside in the Non-Schengen area just past the gate B duty free shop. It covers the widest set of access routes at FAO: DragonPass members are welcome, Star Alliance Gold and oneworld Sapphire passengers can use it on status or a Business Class ticket, and a walk-in day pass is sold for around USD 38 covering a stay of up to three hours. The space is a contemporary, comfortable lounge with Wi-Fi, a cold food selection, a bar serving wine, beer and spirits alongside soft drinks, flight information screens, a TV, newspapers and air conditioning. It also offers step-free access for passengers with reduced mobility, and children under six are admitted free. There are no hot dishes or showers, and because it's on the Non-Schengen pier, it only suits passengers flying outside the Schengen zone.
Crowding · Moderate, busier at peaks
A solid spot for light work before a flight, with reliable Wi-Fi and a quiet atmosphere. Seating is lounge-style with small side tables rather than dedicated desks, so it suits email and calls more than heavy laptop sessions.
A cold food selection rather than a hot buffet — pastries, sandwiches and light snacks alongside a bar serving wine, beer and spirits, plus soft drinks and juices. The emphasis is on a light pre-flight bite with a local Algarve touch rather than a full meal.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
Airside in the Non-Schengen area: after the security check, follow directions for the B gates, go through the duty free shop and the lounge is on your left.
- 01Clear security in the main terminal
- 02Follow signs for the B gates (Non-Schengen)
- 03Pass through the duty free shop
- 04The CIP Lounge entrance is on your left
Landmarks: Gate B duty free shop · Flight information screens
ℹ Airside - After security check, follow directions for gates B, go through the duty free shop and the lounge will be located on your left.
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- —Children under 6 enter free
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CIP Lounge tips
The CIP Lounge is on the Non-Schengen pier — it only works if your flight departs outside the Schengen zone.
DragonPass, Star Alliance and oneworld all get you in, making this the widest-access lounge at Faro.
Booking a day pass online ahead of time is usually cheaper than the walk-in rate.
There's no hot food — expect cold dishes, pastries and snacks rather than a hot buffet.
Bring a travel adapter if your devices don't use European plugs.
CIP Lounge: frequently asked questions
Yes — the CIP Lounge accepts DragonPass. Present a valid DragonPass membership with your boarding pass for a Non-Schengen flight.
Yes — a walk-in day pass is sold for around USD 38 covering a stay of up to three hours; booking online ahead of time is usually cheaper.
No, there are no shower facilities. The lounge offers Wi-Fi, a cold food selection, a bar, air conditioning and step-free access.
It's airside in the Non-Schengen area near the B gates, so it only suits passengers flying outside the Schengen zone.