Faro to Norwich, Norfolk (FAO–NWI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR Ryanair
7M8
7:00 AM
WEST T1
9:55 AM
BST
2h 55m
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FR5879
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:45 PM
BST
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2h 55m
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Faro to Norwich, Norfolk
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,171 mi 2h 55m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

FAO–NWI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,171 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FAO–NWI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 3 7M8 2h55 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (3 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 NWI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAO to NWI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
183
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Norwich, Norfolk is 0 hours the same as Faro.
FAO: WEST · NWI: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Faro, it's 6:00 PM in Norwich, Norfolk.
Distance & Flight Time
1,171 mi / 1,884 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m.
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–NWI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Faro to Norwich, Norfolk route.
Route details
Distance1,171 mi / 1,884 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
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: NWI
Full nameNorwich Airport
IATA / ICAONWI / EGSH
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation117 ft / 36 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAO to NWI flights.
Nonstop flights from Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport to Norwich Airport take approximately 2h 55m. The route covers 1,171 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from FAO to NWI. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EDI, AMS and ABZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NWI to FAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 NWI

Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and Norwich Airport (NWI) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FAO to NWI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAO to NWI ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,171 miles (1,884 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via EDI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.