Flights London → Faro
STN → FAO
How long is the flight from London to Faro?
The flight from London (STN) to Faro (FAO) takes about 2h 38m. 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 operates between London and Faro, using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Faro Airport serves around 2.2 million passengers annually, indicating significant travel demand for the region.
The London (STN) → Faro (FAO) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.2/100 (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 London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Faro: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (STN) to Faro (FAO) heads south-west for about 1,774 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 38m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 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% |
Airlines operating STN-FAO
Airports
Frequently asked questions about STN-FAO
The flight from London (STN) to Faro (FAO) takes about 2h 38m. 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 Faro, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The London-Faro route is about 1,774 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.
