Flights Lisbon → Faro
LIS → FAO
How long is the flight from Lisbon to Faro?
The flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO) takes about 42 min. 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 Lisbon to Faro, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319, Airbus A320, and Embraer RJ145. Faro Airport serves approximately 2,207,000 passengers annually, indicating significant travel demand between these two cities.
The Lisbon (LIS) → Faro (FAO) route is operated by Ryanair, TAP Portugal. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.8/100 (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 Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes.
Heading to Faro: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO) heads south-east for about 221 km, a flight time of roughly 42m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 80% | 32 min | 2.2% |
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 73% | 17 min | 0.9% |
Airlines operating LIS-FAO
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Frequently asked questions about LIS-FAO
The flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Faro (FAO) takes about 42 min. 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, TAP Portugal.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Faro, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Lisbon-Faro route is about 221 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
