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Flights Bristol → Faro

BRS → FAO

2h 29m
Flight time (est.)
10.1
Average risk (Low)
2
Airlines

How long is the flight from Bristol to Faro?

The flight from Bristol (BRS) to Faro (FAO) takes about 2h 29m. 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 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 10.1/100 (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 Bristol the average ATFM delay is 1.8 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 1.8 min (atfm); 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) 80% 32 min 2.2%
easyJet (U2) 70% 31 min 0.8%

Airlines operating BRS-FAO

Frequently asked questions about BRS-FAO

The flight from Bristol (BRS) to Faro (FAO) takes about 2h 29m. 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 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.