Flights Faro → Edinburgh
FAO → EDI
How long is the flight from Faro to Edinburgh?
The flight from Faro (FAO) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes about 3h 5m. 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 Faro with Edinburgh, operating with a mix of Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737-300 aircraft. Edinburgh Airport serves over eleven million passengers annually, making it a significant travel hub.
The Faro (FAO) → Edinburgh (EDI) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Edinburgh the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Faro the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes.
Heading to Edinburgh: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Faro (FAO) to Edinburgh (EDI) heads north for about 2,133 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 5m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Faro the average ATFM delay is 1.1 min (atfm); arriving into Edinburgh it is 1.8 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 FAO-EDI
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FAO-EDI
The flight from Faro (FAO) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes about 3h 5m. 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 Edinburgh, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Faro-Edinburgh route is about 2,133 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.
