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

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1,026 mi airlines charter/private 37/wk
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Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 14m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
U27507
U2 easyJet
319
6:20 AM
WEST
8:55 AM
BST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U27509
U2 easyJet
320
6:20 AM
WEST T1
9:00 AM
BST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR4148
FR Ryanair
73H
6:30 AM
WEST T1
9:10 AM
BST
2h 40m
76%
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1822
LS Jet2.com
73H
9:15 AM
WEST
11:55 AM
BST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U22872
U2 easyJet
320
4:45 PM
WEST
7:25 PM
BST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U22874
U2 easyJet
320
10:15 PM
WEST T1 Red-eye
12:50 AM+1
BST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR4147
FR Ryanair
7M8
5:55 AM
BST
8:35 AM
WEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1821
LS Jet2.com
73H
6:05 AM
BST
8:45 AM
WEST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U27508
U2 easyJet
319
9:25 AM
BST
12:05 PM
WEST
2h 40m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
U22871
U2 easyJet
321
1:30 PM
BST
4:10 PM
WEST
2h 40m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
U27510
U2 easyJet
319
5:35 PM
BST
8:15 PM
WEST
2h 40m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
U22873
U2 easyJet
320
6:40 PM
BST
9:20 PM
WEST
2h 40m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
GVA Geneva 5h 3m LXU2 U2 Geneva (GVA) to Bristol flights
BFS Belfast 5h 3m FRLSRK U2 Belfast (BFS) to Bristol flights
ORK Cork 5h 8m EIFR EI Cork (ORK) to Bristol flights
AMS Amsterdam 5h 20m HVKLU2 G3KLKQ Amsterdam (AMS) to Bristol flights
DUB Dublin 5h 30m EIFR BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Bristol flights
BCN Barcelona 5h 35m FRLLQR FRU2 Barcelona (BCN) to Bristol flights
EDI Edinburgh 6h 24m FRLS U2 Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol flights
LHR London 6h 25m BA EY London (LHR) to Bristol flights
BOD Bordeaux 6h 50m U2 U2 Bordeaux (BOD) to Bristol flights
GLA Glasgow 7h 20m LSU2 U2 Glasgow (GLA) to Bristol flights
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Faro to Bristol
3 carriers, 37 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,026 mi 2h 38m nonstop

FAO–BRS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2.com lead the route. The flight covers 1,026 miles in approximately 2h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FAO–BRS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 23 319, 320 2h35-2h40
FR Ryanair 7 73H 2h40
LS Jet2.com 7 73H 2h40
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – U2
320 Airbus A320 – U2
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR, LS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + LS + U2 (37 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 BRS direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
38
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAO to BRS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,627
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 Bristol from Faro

Nearby airports with service to Bristol Airport.
Metric FAO→BRS SVQ→BRS LIS→BRS
Distance from FAO 118 mi 138 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 37 2 13
Flight time 2h 38m 2h 35m 2h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of FAO with service to Bristol Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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 38m gate to gate.
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–BRS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Faro to Bristol route.
Route details
Distance1,026 mi / 1,650 km
Flight time2h 38m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights37 out / 38 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FAO
IATA / ICAOFAO / LPFR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr9.8M
Elevation24 ft / 7 m
Destination: BRS
IATA / ICAOBRS / EGGD
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr5.7M
Elevation622 ft / 190 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAO to BRS flights.
Nonstop flights from Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport to Bristol Airport take about 2h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 1,026 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from FAO to BRS: easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2.com.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Geneva Cointrin, Belfast and Cork.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BRS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from BRS 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.
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 BRS

Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and Bristol Airport (BRS) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2.com. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

FAO to BRS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAO to BRS is about 2 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,026 miles (1,650 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 75 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Geneva Cointrin, Belfast and Cork. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seville (SVQ), Lisbon (LIS) and Gibraltar (GIB).