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
7:30 AM
WEST T1
10:25 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
9:45 AM
WEST
12:45 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
LS685
LS Jet2.com
73H
7:43 AM
BST
10:30 AM
WEST
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR1766
FR Ryanair
73H
6:30 PM
BST T1
9:25 PM
WEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Faro to Nottingham, Leicestershire
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,139 mi 2h 55m nonstop 16 1-stop hubs

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, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAO to EMA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,328
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 48m
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 to 3h 0m.
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–EMA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Faro to Nottingham, Leicestershire route.
Route details
Distance1,139 mi / 1,833 km
Flight time2h 55m to 3h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 15 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
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 approximately 2h 55m to 3h. The route covers 1,139 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and Jet2.com.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from FAO to EMA. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OPO, LIG, GVA, BGY, BER, NOC, KEF, EDI, BCN, KRK, CGN, RIX, MIA, BFS, DUB and FNC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 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 ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,139 miles (1,833 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OPO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Málaga (AGP).