Flights Frankfurt → Faro
FRA → FAO
Route overview
The flight route connects Frankfurt with Faro, operating with a mix of Airbus A321 and Airbus A320 aircraft. Faro Airport serves approximately 2.2 million passengers annually, making it a significant travel hub for the region.
The Frankfurt (FRA) → Faro (FAO) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, TAP Portugal. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17/100 (medium), 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 Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Faro: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Faro (FAO) heads south-west for about 1,958 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 52m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 73% | 19 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating FRA-FAO
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FRA-FAO
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 Frankfurt-Faro 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.
