Faro to Cardiff (FAO–CWL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FR9223
FR Ryanair
7M8
7:10 AM
WEST T1
9:50 AM
BST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR9224
FR Ryanair
7M8
5:45 PM
BST
8:20 PM
WEST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Faro to Cardiff
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,019 mi 2h 40m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

FAO–CWL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,019 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FAO–CWL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 3 7M8 2h40
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (3 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 CWL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAO to CWL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
435
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 Cardiff from Faro

Nearby airports with service to Cardiff International Airport.
Metric FAO→CWL AGP→CWL
Distance from FAO 193 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 3 14
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of FAO with service to Cardiff International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Faro, it's 6:00 PM in Cardiff.
Distance & Flight Time
1,019 mi / 1,640 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 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.

FAO–CWL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Faro to Cardiff route.
Route details
Distance1,019 mi / 1,640 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: FAO
IATA / ICAOFAO / LPFR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr9.8M
Elevation24 ft / 7 m
Destination: CWL
IATA / ICAOCWL / EGFF
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation220 ft / 67 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAO to CWL flights.
Nonstop flights from Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport to Cardiff International Airport take approximately 2h 40m. The route covers 1,019 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from FAO to CWL. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DUB, MIA and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CWL 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.
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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 CWL

Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and Cardiff International Airport (CWL) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FAO to CWL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAO to CWL ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,019 miles (1,640 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via DUB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Málaga (AGP).