Faro to Belfast (FAO–BFS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
U27505
U2 easyJet
320
7:05 AM
WEST
10:10 AM
BST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS306
LS Jet2.com
73H
2:20 PM
WEST
5:30 PM
BST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR9561
FR Ryanair
73H
4:40 PM
WEST T1
7:45 PM
BST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RK9561
RK Ryanair UK
73H
4:45 PM
WEST T1
7:50 PM
BST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U23044
U2 easyJet
320
5:00 PM
WEST T1
8:05 PM
BST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U23046
U2 easyJet
320
8:40 PM
WEST T1
11:45 PM
BST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U23043
U2 easyJet
320
5:55 AM
BST
9:05 AM
WEST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS305
LS Jet2.com
73H
7:20 AM
BST
10:20 AM
WEST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
U23045
U2 easyJet
320
4:45 PM
BST
7:50 PM
WEST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR9560
FR Ryanair
73H
7:20 PM
BST
10:20 PM
WEST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Faro to Belfast
4 carriers, 25 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 1,222 mi 3h 5m nonstop 23 1-stop hubs

FAO–BFS is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet, Jet2.com and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,222 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FAO–BFS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 16 320 3h05
LS Jet2.com 5 73H 3h10
FR Ryanair 3 73H 3h05
RK Ryanair UK 1 73H 3h05
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR, LS, RK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + LS + RK + U2 (25 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, FAO to BFS direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAO to BFS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,494
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.

Other ways to reach Belfast from Faro

Nearby airports with service to Belfast International Airport.
Metric FAO→BFS AGP→BFS
Distance from FAO 193 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 3
Weekly flights 25 21
Flight time 3h 5m 2h 48m
Airports within 200 miles of FAO with service to Belfast International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Belfast is 0 hours the same as Faro.
FAO: WEST · BFS: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Faro, it's 6:00 PM in Belfast.
Distance & Flight Time
1,222 mi / 1,966 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m to 3h 10m.
Visa & Entry

Portuguese passport holders enter the UK without a visa for stays up to 6 months. Since April 2025, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) must be obtained before travel. The ETA costs GBP 16, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and allows multiple visits. Apply online or through the UK ETA app.

FAO–BFS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Faro to Belfast route.
Route details
Distance1,222 mi / 1,966 km
Flight time3h 5m to 3h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights25 out / 22 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: FAO
IATA / ICAOFAO / LPFR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr9.8M
Elevation24 ft / 7 m
Destination: BFS
IATA / ICAOBFS / EGAA
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation268 ft / 82 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAO to BFS flights.
Nonstop flights from Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport to Belfast International Airport take approximately 3h 5m to 3h 10m. The route covers 1,222 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair, Jet2.com, Ryanair UK and easyJet.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from FAO to BFS. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LYS, GVA, RAK, FNC, KEF, EDI, LBA, BVA, NCL, GLA, AMS, BRS, MAN, KRK, STN, EMA, OPO, LPL, BHX, LGW, LTN, BCN and BGY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BFS to FAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AGP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FAO to BFS

Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair, Jet2.com, Ryanair UK and easyJet. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

FAO to BFS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAO to BFS ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,222 miles (1,966 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via LYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Málaga (AGP).