Flights Cork → Faro
ORK → FAO
Route overview
The flight route connects Cork, a city with an established airport opened in 1961, to the popular tourist destination of Faro. The journey is typically operated using modern aircraft such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737-800, serving an airport that sees over two million passengers annually.
The Cork (ORK) → Faro (FAO) route is operated by Aer Lingus, Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 6.9/100 (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 Cork the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes.
Heading to Faro: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Cork (ORK) to Faro (FAO) heads south for about 1,649 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 29m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Cork the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); 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) | 85% | 23 min | 0.6% |
| Aer Lingus (EI) | 85% | 22 min | 2.4% |
Airlines operating ORK-FAO
Airports
Frequently asked questions about ORK-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: Aer Lingus, Ryanair.
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The Cork-Faro route is about 1,649 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.
