Flights Prestwick → Faro
PIK → FAO
Route overview
The flight route operates between Prestwick and Faro, utilizing a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Faro airport serves approximately 2,207,000 passengers annually, indicating moderate traffic and popularity for the destination.
The Prestwick (PIK) → Faro (FAO) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 6.1/100 (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 Prestwick the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Faro: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Prestwick (PIK) to Faro (FAO) heads south for about 2,071 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 1m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Prestwick 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 PIK-FAO
Airports
Frequently asked questions about PIK-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 Prestwick-Faro route is about 2,071 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.
