CIP Lounge (Non-Schengen) (FAO)
CIP Lounge (Non-Schengen) is an airside lounge (after security) in Main Terminal at Faro International Airport (FAO), Faro. It's open 7 AM – 7 PM daily. It's part of Priority Pass. Cards that get you in include the Capital One Venture X, Bilt Palladium and HSBC Elite. Amenities include alcohol, wi-fi, snacks, tv and flight screens.
How to get into CIP Lounge (Non-Schengen)
The rules each network publishes for this lounge.
American Express Platinum Card and/or Priority Pass Digital Membership Card, and same-day boarding pass.
Guests: Two complimentary guests.
Credit cards that get you into CIP Lounge (Non-Schengen)
From our card catalog. Visit limits and guest fees are the card's own.
- Capital One Venture Xvia Priority Pass · Guests $35 each
- Bilt Palladiumvia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- HSBC Elitevia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- Barclays JetBlue Premiervia Priority Pass · 1 free guest
- Barclays Emirates Skywards Premium World Elitevia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- Bank of America Premium Rewards Elitevia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- Citi Strata Elitevia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- Robinhood Platinumvia Priority Pass · Guests $35 each
- Chase Sapphire Reservevia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- Chase JP Morgan Reservevia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
Amenities
CIP Lounge (Non-Schengen): common questions
Where is CIP Lounge (Non-Schengen) at FAO?
In Main Terminal, after security. Summer directions (Mar-Oct): Non-Schengen Departure Area. After security, follow the directions towards Gates B. After Passport Control, passengers should walk through the Duty Free Shop and the lounge is located on the left hand side. Winter directions (Nov-Feb): After security, follow directions towards Boarding Gates and then proceed through the Duty Free Shop. The lounge is located on the left hand side.
What are CIP Lounge (Non-Schengen)'s opening hours?
Every day: 7 AM – 7 PM (local time).
How do I get into CIP Lounge (Non-Schengen)?
Priority Pass: American Express Platinum Card and/or Priority Pass Digital Membership Card, and same-day boarding pass.
Which credit cards get you into CIP Lounge (Non-Schengen)?
Capital One Venture X, Bilt Palladium, HSBC Elite, Barclays JetBlue Premier, Barclays Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite, Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite and 23 more. Card terms decide guests and visit limits.
Can I bring a guest into CIP Lounge (Non-Schengen)?
Priority Pass: Two complimentary guests.
Does CIP Lounge (Non-Schengen) have showers?
It doesn't list showers. Other lounges at the airport may have them.
From the networks' own lounge directories, last refreshed 2026-11-04. Photos belong to the lounge networks. Rules, hours and guest fees change, and lounges can turn people away when full, so check before you go.