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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
FR2912
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:35 AM
WET T1
9:25 AM
GMT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U26602
U2 easyJet
320
10:00 AM
WET T1
1:05 PM
GMT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1222
LS Jet2
73H
11:00 AM
WET T1
2:00 PM
GMT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
U26601
U2 easyJet
320
6:15 AM
GMT
9:20 AM
WET
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2911
FR Ryanair
73H
5:30 PM
GMT
8:20 PM
WET
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Faro to Birmingham, West Midlands
3 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 1,109 mi 2h 50m nonstop 18 1-stop hubs

FAO–BHX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,109 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 18 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 7 7M8 2h50
LS Jet2 7 73H 3h
U2 easyJet 5 320 3h05
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
73H Boeing 737-800 – LS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + LS + U2 (19 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
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAO to BHX.
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One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,679
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 SVQ→BHX LIS→BHX
Distance from FAO 118 mi 138 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 2
Weekly flights 19 6 5
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 45m 2h 50m
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: WET · BHX: GMT

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 50m to 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–BHX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Faro to Birmingham, West Midlands route.
Route details
Distance1,109 mi / 1,784 km
Flight time2h 50m to 3h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights19 out / 12 return
1-stop connections18 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 50m to 3h 5m. The route covers 1,109 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from FAO to BHX. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RAK, ORK, EDI, LIS, BFS, FRA, DUS, BVA, BGY, OPO, BER, AMS, GVA, DUB, ZRH, CPH, MUC and KRK. 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 SVQ, LIS and GIB. 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 and easyJet. With 19 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 50 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,109 miles (1,784 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 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 Seville (SVQ), Lisbon (LIS) and Gibraltar (GIB).