Faro to Newquay (FAO–NQY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR Ryanair
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Faro to Newquay
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 939 mi 2h 30m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

FAO–NQY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 939 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FAO–NQY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 4 73H 2h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (4 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 NQY direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
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
4
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAO to NQY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
287
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 Newquay from Faro

Nearby airports with service to Cornwall Airport Newquay.
Metric FAO→NQY AGP→NQY
Distance from FAO – 193 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 4 3
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 35m
Málaga (AGP) to Newquay flights
Airports within 200 miles of FAO with service to Cornwall Airport Newquay.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Faro, it's 6:00 PM in Newquay.
Distance & Flight Time
939 mi / 1,511 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
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.

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Facts

FAO–NQY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Faro to Newquay route.
Route details
Distance939 mi / 1,511 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: FAO
Full nameFaro - Gago Coutinho International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAO / LPFR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr9.8M
Elevation24 ft / 7 m
Destination: NQY
Full nameCornwall Airport Newquay
IATA / ICAONQY / EGHQ
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation390 ft / 119 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAO to NQY flights.
Nonstop flights from Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport to Cornwall Airport Newquay take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 939 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from FAO to NQY.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STN, MAN and DUB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 NQY

Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FAO to NQY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAO to NQY ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 939 miles (1,511 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via STN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Málaga (AGP).