Faro closer to Wales

 

 

The new scheduled connection between Cardiff-Faro by British low cost airline Flybe, began yesterday, June 4th, at Faro Airport, linking the Algarve directly to Wales.

The new regular service to Cardiff was celebrated with a flight baptism, showering the aircraft's first flight arriving at Faro Airport. As well as the reception for arriving passengers, departing passengers also celebrated with cake and fresh Algarve orange juice.

In statement, Paul Simmons, Flybe’s Chief Commercial Officer said that “We’re hugely excited to be launching this new service between Cardiff and Faro today. This is sure to be an attractive route and gives passengers the opportunity to access Wales through its national airport giving them more choice and great value flights when travelling to visit this beautiful country. It also will serve to bring many new travelers from Wales to Faro and help contribute to the local tourism economy. We’re looking forward to welcoming all our new passengers on board.”

The new direct link to Cardiff, will operate on an Embraer 195 aircraft with 118 seats, representing, for the summer period, an offer of 14,632 seats and about 124 movements, with the following schedule:

 

JUNE to OCTOBER

 

Faro-Cardiff  09.40  Sunday

Cardiff – Faro  06:30  Sunday

 

JUNE to AUGUST

 

Faro-Cardiff  17:05 Thursday; 20:00 Saturday

Cardiff – Faro 13:05 Thursday; 16:50 Saturday

 

SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER

 

Faro-Cardiff 13:15 Friday; 16:30 Saturday

Cardiff – Faro 10:05 Friday; 13:20 Saturday