Flights Prestwick → Faro
PIK → FAO
How long is the flight from Prestwick to Faro?
The flight from Prestwick (PIK) to Faro (FAO) takes about 3h 1m. 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 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 6.3/100 (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 1.8 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 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 PIK-FAO
Airports
Frequently asked questions about PIK-FAO
The flight from Prestwick (PIK) to Faro (FAO) takes about 3h 1m. 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 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.
