Flights Brussels → Faro
BRU → FAO
Route overview
The flight route connects Brussels to Faro, operating with a mix of Airbus A320 and Airbus A319 aircraft. Faro Airport serves approximately 2.2 million passengers annually, indicating significant travel demand between the two cities.
The Brussels (BRU) → Faro (FAO) route is operated by Brussels Airlines, TAP Portugal. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.3/100 (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 Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.
Heading to Faro: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Brussels (BRU) to Faro (FAO) heads south-west for about 1,832 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 43m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brussels Airlines (SN) | 94% | 9 min | 0.9% |
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 73% | 19 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating BRU-FAO
Airports
Frequently asked questions about BRU-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: Brussels Airlines, TAP Portugal.
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The Brussels-Faro route is about 1,832 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
