Faro to London, Essex (FAO–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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FR5784
FR Ryanair
73H
6:20 AM
WEST T1
9:10 AM
BST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR7615
FR Ryanair
7M8
7:22 AM
WEST T1
10:12 AM
BST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1440
LS Jet2.com
73H
12:25 PM
WEST T1
3:15 PM
BST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5553
FR Ryanair
73H
4:15 PM
WEST
7:05 PM
BST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR8156
FR Ryanair
73H
5:20 PM
WEST T1
8:10 PM
BST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RK5552
RK Ryanair UK
73H
5:55 AM
BST T1
8:45 AM
WEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5552
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:00 AM
BST
8:55 AM
WEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1439
LS Jet2.com
32Q
6:35 AM
BST T1
9:25 AM
WEST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR7614
FR Ryanair
73H
11:35 AM
BST
2:30 PM
WEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR8157
FR Ryanair
73H
4:15 PM
BST T1
7:10 PM
WEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5785
FR Ryanair
7M8
4:30 PM
BST
7:25 PM
WEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Faro to London, Essex
2 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 1,103 mi 2h 50m nonstop 48 1-stop hubs

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, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FAO–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 22 73H, 7M8 2h50
LS Jet2.com 7 73H 2h50
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR, LS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + LS (29 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 STN direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAO to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,017
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 London, Essex from Faro

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric FAO→STN XRY→STN SVQ→STN
Distance from FAO 107 mi 118 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 29 2 9
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 55m 2h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of FAO with service to London Stansted Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
London, Essex is 0 hours the same as Faro.
FAO: WEST · STN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Faro, it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
1,103 mi / 1,774 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m.
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–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Faro to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance1,103 mi / 1,774 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights29 out / 30 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: FAO
IATA / ICAOFAO / LPFR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr9.8M
Elevation24 ft / 7 m
Destination: STN
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAO to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport to London Stansted Airport take approximately 2h 50m. The route covers 1,103 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and Jet2.com.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from FAO to STN. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LIG, GVA, NQY, GOT, BGY, KEF, LUX, RAK, NTE, BER, BCN, KIR, NOC, BSL, OPO, AMS, LIS, GLA, KTW, KRK, EWR, YYZ, ORK, ARN, CGN, DUB, MRS, RIX, EIN, OSL, MAD, BFS, HAM, LHR, EDI, HHN, FNC, NUE, FKB, CPH, TLS, RTM, VIE, SNN, FMM, OTP, HEL and FCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from STN to FAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include XRY, SVQ and LIS. 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 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 ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,103 miles (1,774 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LIG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jerez de la Frontera (XRY), Seville (SVQ) and Lisbon (LIS).