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Flights Bristol → Faro

BRS → FAO

11.4
Average risk (Low)
2
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route connects Bristol with Faro, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A319/A320 models. Faro Airport serves approximately 2.2 million passengers annually, making it a significant travel destination.

UK261 compensation on this route

About ~1,650 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to £350 (UK Regulation 261).

The Bristol (BRS) → Faro (FAO) route is operated by Ryanair, easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.4/100 (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 Bristol the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.

Heading to Faro: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Bristol (BRS) to Faro (FAO) heads south for about 1,650 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 29m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Bristol the average ATFM delay is 3.2 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Faro it is 1.1 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
same timezone
Arrival (dest. local time)
15:29
Elevation FAO
24 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319
Est. CO₂/passenger
~165 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Ryanair (FR) 85% 23 min 0.6%
easyJet (U2) 73% 26 min 0.0%

Airlines operating BRS-FAO

Frequently asked questions about BRS-FAO

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 2 airlines: Ryanair, easyJet.

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 Bristol-Faro route is about 1,650 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.