Faro to London, Essex (FAO–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
FAO–STN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Jet2.com lead the route. The flight covers 1,103 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 22 | 73H | 2h50-2h55 | – | – | – |
| LS Jet2.com | 7 | 73H | 2h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London, Essex from Faro
| Metric | FAO→STN | XRY→STN | SVQ→STN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FAO | – | 107 mi | 118 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 29 | 2 | 8 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 36m | 2h 45m |
Travel Essentials
FAO: WEST · STN: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Faro, it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex.
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FAO–STN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FAO to STN
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Jet2.com. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FAO to STN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FAO to STN is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,103 miles (1,774 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 62 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Amsterdam and Cologne Bonn. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jerez de la Frontera (XRY), Seville (SVQ) and Lisbon (LIS).