Cardiff to Faro (CWL–FAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CWL–FAO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and TUI Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,019 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 3 | 73H | 2h35 | – | – | – |
| BY TUI Airways | 2 | 7S8 | 2h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Faro from Cardiff
| Metric | CWL→FAO | BRS→FAO | EXT→FAO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CWL | – | 27 mi | 46 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 5 | 35 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 37m | 2h 35m |
Travel Essentials
CWL: BST · FAO: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cardiff, it's 6:00 PM in Faro.
British passport holders enter Portugal (and the entire Schengen Area) visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit.
No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can request proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds (Portugal suggests EUR 75 per day or EUR 40 per day plus confirmed accommodation). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen states. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026.
Direct flights from London to Lisbon run about 2 hours 40 minutes, to Faro about 2 hours 50 minutes. Portugal uses the euro. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Post-Brexit, UK nationals use non-EU passport lanes at Portuguese airports. A UK driving license is valid for short visits. The Algarve and Madeira are popular UK corridors with high frequency from multiple London airports plus regional departures from Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh.
CWL–FAO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CWL to FAO
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and TUI Airways. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CWL to FAO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CWL to FAO is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,019 miles (1,640 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Dublin and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bristol (BRS), Exeter, Devon (EXT) and Bournemouth (BOH).