Faro to Prestwick, South Ayrshire (FAO–PIK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FR4366
FR Ryanair
73H
4:15 PM
WEST T1
7:25 PM
BST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR4367
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:10 AM
BST
9:15 AM
WEST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Faro to Prestwick, South Ayrshire
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,287 mi 3h 10m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

FAO–PIK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,287 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FAO–PIK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 5 73H 3h10
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (5 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 PIK direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAO to PIK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
505
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 Prestwick, South Ayrshire from Faro

Nearby airports with service to Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
Metric FAO→PIK AGP→PIK
Distance from FAO 193 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 5 7
Flight time 3h 10m 3h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of FAO with service to Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Prestwick, South Ayrshire is 0 hours the same as Faro.
FAO: WEST · PIK: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Faro, it's 6:00 PM in Prestwick, South Ayrshire.
Distance & Flight Time
1,287 mi / 2,071 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m.
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–PIK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Faro to Prestwick, South Ayrshire route.
Route details
Distance1,287 mi / 2,071 km
Flight time3h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: FAO
IATA / ICAOFAO / LPFR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr9.8M
Elevation24 ft / 7 m
Destination: PIK
IATA / ICAOPIK / EGPK
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation65 ft / 20 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAO to PIK flights.
Nonstop flights from Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport take approximately 3h 10m. The route covers 1,287 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from FAO to PIK. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LHR and BCN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PIK 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 PIK

Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FAO to PIK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAO to PIK ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,287 miles (2,071 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via LHR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Málaga (AGP).