Faro to Birmingham, West Midlands (FAO–BHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FR3712
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:48 AM
WEST T1
9:43 AM
BST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1222
LS Jet2.com
32Q
12:00 PM
WEST
3:00 PM
BST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2912
FR Ryanair
7M8
7:20 PM
WEST T1
10:15 PM
BST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U26602
U2 easyJet
320
8:35 PM
WEST T1
11:30 PM
BST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U26601
U2 easyJet
320
6:10 AM
BST
9:05 AM
WEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1221
LS Jet2.com
32Q
6:20 AM
BST
9:10 AM
WEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2911
FR Ryanair
7M8
12:37 PM
BST
3:27 PM
WEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR3711
FR Ryanair
73H
6:50 PM
BST
9:40 PM
WEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Faro to Birmingham, West Midlands
3 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 1,109 mi 2h 55m nonstop 33 1-stop hubs

FAO–BHX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair, Jet2.com and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,109 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FAO–BHX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 10 7M8 2h55
LS Jet2.com 7 32Q 3h
U2 easyJet 5 320 2h55
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
32Q Airbus A321neo – LS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + LS + U2 (22 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 BHX direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAO to BHX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,050
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 Birmingham, West Midlands from Faro

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham Airport.
Metric FAO→BHX XRY→BHX SVQ→BHX
Distance from FAO 107 mi 118 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 22 2 5
Flight time 2h 55m 3h 2h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of FAO with service to Birmingham Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Birmingham, West Midlands is 0 hours the same as Faro.
FAO: WEST · BHX: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Faro, it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands.
Distance & Flight Time
1,109 mi / 1,784 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m to 3h 0m.
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–BHX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Faro to Birmingham, West Midlands route.
Route details
Distance1,109 mi / 1,784 km
Flight time2h 55m to 3h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights22 out / 22 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: FAO
IATA / ICAOFAO / LPFR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr9.8M
Elevation24 ft / 7 m
Destination: BHX
IATA / ICAOBHX / EGBB
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr8.6M
Elevation327 ft / 100 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAO to BHX flights.
Nonstop flights from Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport to Birmingham Airport take approximately 2h 55m to 3h. The route covers 1,109 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair, Jet2.com and easyJet.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from FAO to BHX. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOD, GVA, TLS, BGY, EDI, RAK, KEF, FRA, KRK, FCO, MAD, SNN, BER, NOC, BVA, ARN, LIS, OPO, DUS, OTP, TPA, ZRH, MIA, BFS, ORK, ABZ, AMS, GLA, DUB, CPH, BCN, MUC and FNC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BHX to FAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include XRY, SVQ and LIS. 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 BHX

Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair, Jet2.com and easyJet. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

FAO to BHX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAO to BHX ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,109 miles (1,784 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BOD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jerez de la Frontera (XRY), Seville (SVQ) and Lisbon (LIS).