Flights East Midlands → Faro
EMA → FAO
How long is the flight from East Midlands to Faro?
The flight from East Midlands (EMA) to Faro (FAO) takes about 2h 43m. 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 East Midlands with the popular tourist destination of Faro, operating with a mix of aircraft including Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-300, and Airbus A321. The destination airport in Faro sees approximately 2.2 million passengers annually, reflecting its significance as a gateway to the Algarve region for both leisure and business travelers.
The East Midlands (EMA) → Faro (FAO) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 5.8/100 (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 East Midlands the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Faro: what to expect in this direction
Flying from East Midlands (EMA) to Faro (FAO) heads south for about 1,833 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 43m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing East Midlands 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 EMA-FAO
Airports
Frequently asked questions about EMA-FAO
The flight from East Midlands (EMA) to Faro (FAO) takes about 2h 43m. 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 East Midlands-Faro route is about 1,833 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.
