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Flights Faro → Bristol

FAO → BRS

2h 29m
Flight time (est.)
11.6
Average risk (Low)
2
Airlines

How long is the flight from Faro to Bristol?

The flight from Faro (FAO) to Bristol (BRS) 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 the cities of Faro and Bristol, operating with a mix of aircraft including Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319, and Airbus A320. The destination airport in Bristol serves over seven million passengers annually, highlighting its significance as a major travel hub.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~1,650 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €400 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Faro (FAO) → Bristol (BRS) route is operated by Ryanair, easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Bristol the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Faro the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes.

Heading to Bristol: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Faro (FAO) to Bristol (BRS) heads north for about 1,650 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 29m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Faro the average ATFM delay is 1.1 min (atfm); arriving into Bristol it is 1.8 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
same timezone
Arrival (dest. local time)
15:29
Elevation BRS
622 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 FAO-BRS

Frequently asked questions about FAO-BRS

The flight from Faro (FAO) to Bristol (BRS) 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 Bristol, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The Faro-Bristol route is about 1,650 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.