Flights Birmingham → Faro
BHX → FAO
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Faro?
The flight from Birmingham (BHX) to Faro (FAO) takes about 2h 39m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Birmingham with the popular tourist destination of Faro, operating with a mix of Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A321 aircraft. The destination airport in Faro serves around 2.2 million passengers annually, indicating significant travel demand between these two cities.
The Birmingham (BHX) → Faro (FAO) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Faro the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Faro: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Birmingham (BHX) to Faro (FAO) heads south for about 1,784 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 39m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Faro it is 1.1 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 80% | 32 min | 2.2% |
Airlines operating BHX-FAO
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Frequently asked questions about BHX-FAO
The flight from Birmingham (BHX) to Faro (FAO) takes about 2h 39m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Ryanair.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Faro, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Birmingham-Faro route is about 1,784 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £350, barring extraordinary circumstances.
