Flights Faro → Birmingham
FAO → BHX
Route overview
The flight route connects Faro with Birmingham, operating using a mix of Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A321 aircraft. The destination airport in Birmingham sees over nine million passengers annually, indicating significant traffic and demand for air travel between the two cities.
The Faro (FAO) → Birmingham (BHX) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 58.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Faro the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes.
Heading to Birmingham: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Faro (FAO) to Birmingham (BHX) heads north for about 1,784 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 39m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Faro the average ATFM delay is 1.1 min (atfm); arriving into Birmingham it is 58.0 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 85% | 23 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating FAO-BHX
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FAO-BHX
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.
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The Faro-Birmingham route is about 1,784 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.
