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

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FR Ryanair
73H
5:55 AM
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FR Ryanair
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LS Jet2
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Faro to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,326 mi 3h 15m nonstop 33 1-stop hubs

FAO–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,326 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 33 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
FR Ryanair 7 73H 3h15 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (7 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAO to EDI.
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One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
LYS ~6h 5m BFS ~6h 50m STR ~9h 27m BSL ~10h 47m CGN ~11h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,049
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 1 1 2
Weekly flights 7 5 8
Flight time 3h 15m 3h 10m 3h 20m
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: WET · EDI: GMT

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 15m.
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 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections33 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 15m. The route covers 1,326 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from FAO to EDI. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LYS, BFS, STR, BSL, CGN, BHX, NRN, LTN, LIS, BVA, CPH, HEL, RAK, BER, GVA, OSL, CRL, LGW, BGY, FRA, BRS, DUB, LHR, STN, AMS, VIE, OPO, ORK, ARN, MUC, DUS, ZRH and KRK. 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. With 7 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 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,326 miles (2,133 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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