Faro to Barcelona (FAO–BCN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FAO–BCN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Vueling and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 614 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VY Vueling Also: LL, QR | 6 | 32A | 2h | – | – | LL, QR |
| FR Ryanair | 4 | 73H | 1h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Barcelona from Faro
| Metric | FAO→BCN | XRY→BCN | SVQ→BCN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FAO | – | 107 mi | 118 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 17 | 40 | 234 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 1h 40m | 1h 37m |
Travel Essentials
FAO: WEST · BCN: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Faro, it's 7:00 PM in Barcelona.
Portugal and Spain are both EU and Schengen members. Portuguese citizens enter freely with a national ID card or passport. No visa, registration, or time limit applies.
Aerobus coaches depart T1 and T2 every 5 minutes to Plaça de Catalunya (35 min, €6.75). Running from 5:00am to 1:00am, they serve the widest range of city-centre destinations. RENFE R2 Nord commuter trains serve T2 only (T1 requires a free inter-terminal bus); trains to Sants take 19 minutes (€4.60).Taxis use a fixed rate: €39 to the city centre (all zones, flat rate). Ride-shares vary. Car rental desks are in T1 arrivals. T1 and T2 are separate buildings; confirm your terminal before booking transport.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–32°C) with low humidity and rare disruptions. July and August are peak travel season with reliable flying weather. Winters are mild (8–15°C) with occasional rain, rarely cold enough for frost or snow.
Spring and fall bring the highest rainfall risk. October can see heavy downpours. Sea fog in early morning occasionally reduces visibility at the airport but clears quickly.
FAO–BCN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FAO to BCN
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Vueling. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
FAO to BCN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FAO to BCN ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 614 miles (988 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BES. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jerez de la Frontera (XRY), Seville (SVQ) and Lisbon (LIS).