Flights Leeds → Faro
LBA → FAO
Route overview
The flight route connects Leeds with the popular tourist destination of Faro, using a mix of aircraft including Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-300, Boeing 757-200, and Airbus A320. The origin airport in Leeds has been operational since 1931, while the destination airport sees approximately 2,207,000 passengers annually.
The Leeds (LBA) → Faro (FAO) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 6.2/100 (low), 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 Leeds the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Faro: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Leeds (LBA) to Faro (FAO) heads south for about 1,935 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 50m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Leeds the average ATFM delay is 2.0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 85% | 23 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating LBA-FAO
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LBA-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 1 airline: Ryanair.
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The Leeds-Faro route is about 1,935 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £350, barring extraordinary circumstances.
