Faro to Toronto (FAO–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FAO–YYZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Transat leads the route. The flight covers 3,684 miles in approximately 8h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS Air Transat Also: PD, WS | 3 | 332 | 8h30 | – | – | PD, WS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Toronto from Faro
| Metric | FAO→YYZ | LIS→YYZ |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from FAO | – | 138 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 9 | 32 |
| Flight time | 8h 30m | 8h 15m |
Travel Essentials
FAO: WEST · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Faro, it's 1:00 PM in Toronto.
Portuguese passport holders enter Canada visa-free for stays up to 6 months. An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is required before boarding and costs CAD 7. The eTA is valid for 5 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. Processing is usually within minutes.
UP Express from T1 to Union Station runs every 15 minutes (25 min, CAD $12.35). The station is inside T1; take the LINK train from T3 arrivals first (free, 3 min). Taxis to downtown use a meter; expect CAD $55–75.Ride-hail (Uber, Lyft) picks up at the designated Ground Transportation area; follow signs. TTC buses run to the Kipling and Bloor–Yonge subway stations (CAD $3.30) for a longer but cheaper option. Car rental agencies are at T1 and accessible from T3 via the LINK train.
Humid continental climate. Winters are harsh (−10 to −1°C, December–March) with significant snowfall. Pearson closes runways for plowing and de-icing regularly, causing wave delays. Ice storms (freezing rain) are more disruptive than snowfall and can halt operations for hours. Buffalo-effect lake-effect snow can bring heavy accumulations with little warning.
Summers are warm and humid (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that delay departures July–August. Spring and fall are pleasant but unpredictable. YYZ connections in winter require significant schedule buffer. It is Canada's most weather-disrupted major hub.
FAO–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FAO to YYZ
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Transat. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
FAO to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FAO to YYZ ranges from 8 hours 30 minutes to 9 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,684 miles (5,928 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via BWI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lisbon (LIS).