Flights Faro → Frankfurt
FAO → FRA
Route overview
The flight route operates between Faro and Frankfurt, utilizing both Airbus A321 and Airbus A320 aircraft. The destination airport in Frankfurt sees an annual passenger traffic of 61,564,957, making it one of the busiest airports for this route.
The Faro (FAO) → Frankfurt (FRA) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, TAP Portugal. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 18.8/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Faro the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes.
Heading to Frankfurt: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Faro (FAO) to Frankfurt (FRA) heads north-east for about 1,958 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 52m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Faro the average ATFM delay is 1.1 min (atfm); arriving into Frankfurt it is 2.1 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 73% | 19 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating FAO-FRA
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Frequently asked questions about FAO-FRA
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: Lufthansa Cargo, TAP Portugal.
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The Faro-Frankfurt route is about 1,958 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.
