Faro to Edinburgh (FAO–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR5668
FR Ryanair
7M8
10:20 AM
WEST T1
1:40 PM
BST
3h 20m
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LS770
LS Jet2.com
73H
11:05 AM
WEST T1
2:30 PM
BST
3h 25m
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LS769
LS Jet2.com
73H
7:15 AM
BST
10:10 AM
WEST
2h 55m
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FR5667
FR Ryanair
73H
5:46 PM
BST
9:06 PM
WEST
3h 20m
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FR7645
FR Ryanair
73H
6:30 PM
BST
9:50 PM
WEST
3h 20m
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Faro to Edinburgh
2 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 1,326 mi 3h 20m nonstop 52 1-stop hubs

FAO–EDI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Jet2.com and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,326 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FAO–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LS Jet2.com 7 73H 3h25 – – –
FR Ryanair 6 7M8 3h20 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – LS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + LS (13 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 EDI direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAO to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,765
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 Edinburgh from Faro

Nearby airports with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Metric FAO→EDI SVQ→EDI LIS→EDI
Distance from FAO – 118 mi 138 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 13 3 9
Flight time 3h 20m 3h 10m 3h 10m
Seville (SVQ) to Edinburgh flights · Lisbon (LIS) to Edinburgh flights · Málaga (AGP) to Edinburgh flights
Airports within 200 miles of FAO with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Faro, it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
1,326 mi / 2,133 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m to 3h 25m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

FAO–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Faro to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance1,326 mi / 2,133 km
Flight time3h 20m to 3h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights13 out / 15 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: FAO
Full nameFaro - Gago Coutinho International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAO / LPFR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr9.8M
Elevation24 ft / 7 m
Destination: EDI
Full nameEdinburgh Airport
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAO to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport to Edinburgh Airport take approximately 3h 20m to 3h 25m. The route covers 1,326 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and Jet2.com.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from FAO to EDI. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FNC, MRS, FCO, BSL, RIX, KRK, NOC, BER, BOH, BVA, NRN, GVA, BOD, HEL, BGY, OPO, VIE, BRS, MAD, LGW, ORK, OSL, STN, BHX, AMS, LIS, STR, DUS, DUB, OTP, CPH, CRL, KEF, LHR, LTN, EWR, EMA, CGN, BRU, YYZ, EXT, BFS, LYS, ARN, FRA, ZRH, BCN, MUC, SNN, RAK, ORY and NTE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from EDI to FAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SVQ, 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 EDI

Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Jet2.com. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FAO to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAO to EDI ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,326 miles (2,133 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via FNC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seville (SVQ), Lisbon (LIS) and Málaga (AGP).