Faro to Bristol (FAO–BRS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR4148
FR Ryanair
73H
4:34 PM
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7:09 PM
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2h 35m
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LS1822
LS Jet2
73H
5:40 PM
WET T1
8:20 PM
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2h 40m
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U22871
U2 easyJet
321
6:40 AM
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9:20 AM
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2h 40m
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FR4147
FR Ryanair
73H
2:10 PM
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4:45 PM
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2h 35m
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U22873
U2 easyJet
320
4:35 PM
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7:15 PM
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Faro to Bristol
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,026 mi 2h 35m nonstop 19 1-stop hubs

FAO–BRS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Jet2 lead the route. The flight covers 1,026 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FAO–BRS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 7 73H 2h35 – – –
LS Jet2 7 73H 2h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR, LS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + LS (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FAO to BRS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAO to BRS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
LYS ~5h 40m MUC ~6h 45m NCL ~7h 35m RAK ~10h 0m OPO ~13h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,565
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Bristol from Faro

Nearby airports with service to Bristol Airport.
Metric FAO→BRS LIS→BRS AGP→BRS
Distance from FAO – 138 mi 193 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 4
Weekly flights 14 11 31
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 17m 2h 40m
Lisbon (LIS) to Bristol flights · Málaga (AGP) to Bristol flights
Airports within 200 miles of FAO with service to Bristol Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Bristol is 0 hours the same as Faro.
FAO: WET · BRS: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Faro, it's 6:00 PM in Bristol.
Distance & Flight Time
1,026 mi / 1,650 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m to 2h 40m.
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.

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Facts

FAO–BRS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Faro to Bristol route.
Route details
Distance1,026 mi / 1,650 km
Flight time2h 35m to 2h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 20 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: FAO
Full nameFaro - Gago Coutinho International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAO / LPFR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr9.8M
Elevation24 ft / 7 m
Destination: BRS
Full nameBristol Airport
IATA / ICAOBRS / EGGD
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr5.7M
Elevation622 ft / 190 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAO to BRS flights.
Nonstop flights from Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport to Bristol Airport take approximately 2h 35m to 2h 40m. The route covers 1,026 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and Jet2.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from FAO to BRS. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LYS, MUC, NCL, RAK, OPO, EDI, BFS, LIS, ORK, MAN, GVA, AMS, DUB, LHR, KRK, BER, CPH, ZRH and BGY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BRS to FAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LIS and 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 BRS

Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and Bristol Airport (BRS) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Jet2. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

FAO to BRS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAO to BRS ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,026 miles (1,650 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lisbon (LIS) and Málaga (AGP).