Barcelona to Faro (BCN–FAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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QR4677+1
QR Qatar
32A
8:05 AM
CEST T1
9:05 AM
WEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY8484+3
VY Vueling
32A
8:05 AM
CEST T1
9:05 AM
WEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LL5701cs
LL Level
320
10:05 AM
CEST T1
11:05 AM
WEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3788cs
QR Qatar
32A
10:30 AM
CEST T1
11:30 AM
WEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR6420
FR Ryanair
7M8
10:15 PM
CEST T2
11:15 PM
WEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3738
QR Qatar
32A
9:40 AM
WEST
12:40 PM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VY8485+3
VY Vueling
32A
9:40 AM
WEST T1
12:40 PM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LL5702cs
LL Level
320
11:40 AM
WEST
2:40 PM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR4677cs
QR Qatar
32A
12:05 PM
WEST
3:05 PM
CEST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR6421
FR Ryanair
73H
12:25 PM
WEST T1
3:20 PM
CEST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Barcelona to Faro
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 614 mi 2h nonstop -1h behind 71 1-stop hubs

BCN–FAO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Vueling and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 614 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 71 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BCN–FAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VY Vueling Also: LL, QR 6 32A 2h LL, QR
FR Ryanair 4 7M8 2h
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – LL
32A Airbus A320 – QR, VY
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + VY (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BCN to FAO direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BCN to FAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
71
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,643
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Faro is 1 hour behind Barcelona.
BCN: CEST · FAO: WEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 5:00 PM in Faro.
Distance & Flight Time
614 mi / 988 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Spanish passport holders enter Portugal freely as EU and Schengen citizens. There is no border control on flights or land crossings between Spain and Portugal. A Spanish national ID card or passport is sufficient. No visa or advance paperwork is needed for any length of stay.

If you stay longer than 3 months, register at the local Camara Municipal (town hall) for a Certificado de Registo de Cidadao da UE. The registration costs EUR 15 and requires proof of employment, self-employment, or sufficient funds, plus health insurance. The certificate is issued on the spot. You will also need a NIF (tax number) from the Financas office for renting property, opening a bank account, or signing any contract in Portugal.

Getting to BCN

Aerobus express coaches run every 5 minutes from Plaça de Catalunya to both T1 and T2 (35 min, €6.75 one-way / €11.60 return). Departures from 5:00am to 1:00am.

RENFE R2 Nord train connects Passeig de Gràcia and Sants station to the airport (20 min from Sants, €4.60). Taxis from the city centre are metered and typically cost €25–35. Ride-shares (Uber, Cabify) are available and cost similarly.

BCN–FAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Barcelona to Faro route.
Route details
Distance614 mi / 988 km
Flight time2h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 17 return
1-stop connections71 hubs
Origin: BCN
IATA / ICAOBCN / LEBL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr55.0M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m
Destination: FAO
IATA / ICAOFAO / LPFR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr9.8M
Elevation24 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BCN to FAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport take approximately 2h. The route covers 614 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and Vueling. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from BCN to FAO. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AGP, BES, ACE, SEN, BVA, GOT, NUE, LPA, MRS, BGY, MAD, RTM, BSL, LYS, BOD, WMI, SOU, VIE, EDI, RAK, HAJ, LIS, NTE, OPO, LUX, LTN, EIN, GVA, STN, AMS, LGW, YYZ, ORY, BRU, DUB, ZRH, FRA, BHX, STR, OTP, DUS, EMA, BRS, CPH, BER, CGN, MUC, CRL, MAN, LPL, FCO, LCY, WAW, LHR, EWR, HAM, ARN, GLA, HHN, KEF, LBA, BFS, NCL, PIK, RIX, OSL, ORK, KTW, KRK, PDL and HEL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Faro is 1 hour behind Barcelona.
Yes, return flights from FAO to BCN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BCN to FAO

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Vueling. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BCN to FAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BCN to FAO ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 614 miles (988 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AGP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.