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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FR5879
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:45 PM
BST
9:40 PM
WEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR5878
FR Ryanair
7M8
7:00 AM
WEST T1
9:55 AM
BST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Norwich, Norfolk to Faro
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,171 mi 2h 55m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

NWI–FAO 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.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NWI–FAO 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.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NWI to FAO 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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NWI to FAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
188
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 Faro from Norwich, Norfolk

Nearby airports with service to Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport.
Metric NWI→FAO STN→FAO SEN→FAO
Distance from NWI 70 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 3 30 4
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 50m 2h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of NWI with service to Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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

British passport holders enter Portugal (and the entire Schengen Area) visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit.

No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can request proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds (Portugal suggests EUR 75 per day or EUR 40 per day plus confirmed accommodation). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen states. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026.

Direct flights from London to Lisbon run about 2 hours 40 minutes, to Faro about 2 hours 50 minutes. Portugal uses the euro. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Post-Brexit, UK nationals use non-EU passport lanes at Portuguese airports. A UK driving license is valid for short visits. The Algarve and Madeira are popular UK corridors with high frequency from multiple London airports plus regional departures from Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh.

NWI–FAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Norwich, Norfolk to Faro 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: NWI
IATA / ICAONWI / EGSH
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation117 ft / 36 m
Destination: FAO
IATA / ICAOFAO / LPFR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr9.8M
Elevation24 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NWI to FAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Norwich Airport to Faro - Gago Coutinho International 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 NWI to FAO. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LCY, ABZ and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FAO to NWI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STN, SEN and LTN. 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 NWI to FAO

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

NWI to FAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NWI to FAO 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 LCY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London, Essex (STN), Southend-on-Sea, Essex (SEN) and Luton, Luton (LTN).