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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FR9561
FR Ryanair
73H
6:30 AM
WET T1
9:35 AM
GMT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS305
LS Jet2
73H
6:00 AM
GMT
9:10 AM
WET
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U23041
U2 easyJet
320
3:59 PM
GMT
7:11 PM
WET
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Faro to Belfast
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,222 mi 3h 5m nonstop 15 1-stop hubs

FAO–BFS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,222 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 15 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
FR Ryanair 5 73H 3h05
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (5 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAO to BFS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
773
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 1 2
Weekly flights 5 15
Flight time 3h 5m 3h 15m
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: WET · BFS: GMT

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.
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
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 8 return
1-stop connections15 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. The route covers 1,222 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from FAO to BFS. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RAK, STN, BHX, EDI, AMS, MAN, LGW, BRS, KRK, LTN, GVA, LPL, LBA, LYS and NCL. 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.
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 FAO to BFS

Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FAO to BFS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAO to BFS ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,222 miles (1,966 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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