Faro to Nottingham, Leicestershire (FAO–EMA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FR1762
FR Ryanair
73H
7:10 AM
WEST T1
10:05 AM
BST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1767
FR Ryanair
73H
8:00 AM
WEST
10:55 AM
BST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS686
LS Jet2.com
73H
11:25 AM
WEST
2:25 PM
BST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1761
FR Ryanair
7M8
5:55 AM
BST T1
8:50 AM
WEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY7720
BY TUI Airways
7M8
7:15 AM
BST T1
10:00 AM
WEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS685
LS Jet2.com
73H
7:50 AM
BST
10:40 AM
WEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1766
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:30 PM
BST T1
9:25 PM
WEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS687
LS Jet2.com
73H
7:45 PM
BST T1
10:30 PM
WEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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

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Faro to Nottingham, Leicestershire
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,139 mi 2h 55m nonstop

FAO–EMA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Jet2.com lead the route. The flight covers 1,139 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FAO–EMA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 8 73H 2h55
LS Jet2.com 7 73H 3h
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR, LS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + LS (15 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 EMA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
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
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAO to EMA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,669
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 Nottingham, Leicestershire from Faro

Nearby airports with service to East Midlands Airport.
Metric FAO→EMA AGP→EMA
Distance from FAO 193 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3
Weekly flights 15 21
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of FAO with service to East Midlands Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nottingham, Leicestershire is 0 hours the same as Faro.
FAO: WEST · EMA: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Faro, it's 6:00 PM in Nottingham, Leicestershire.
Distance & Flight Time
1,139 mi / 1,833 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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FAO–EMA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Faro to Nottingham, Leicestershire route.
Route details
Distance1,139 mi / 1,833 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 18 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FAO
IATA / ICAOFAO / LPFR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr9.8M
Elevation24 ft / 7 m
Destination: EMA
IATA / ICAOEMA / EGNX
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation306 ft / 93 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAO to EMA flights.
Nonstop flights from Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport to East Midlands Airport take about 2h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,139 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from FAO to EMA: Ryanair and Jet2.com.
This route has 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 Il Caravaggio, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Ireland West.
Yes, return flights from EMA 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.
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 EMA

Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Jet2.com. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

FAO to EMA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAO to EMA is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,139 miles (1,833 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Il Caravaggio, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Ireland West. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Málaga (AGP).