Southampton to Faro (SOU–FAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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U27518
U2 easyJet
320
6:10 PM
BST
8:50 PM
WEST
2h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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U27517
U2 easyJet
320
2:35 PM
WEST
5:15 PM
BST
2h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
DUB Dublin 5h 15m EI → EIFR Dublin (DUB) to Faro flights
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 6h 10m BA → FRLSRK Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Faro flights
GLA Glasgow 6h 10m U2 → LSU2 Glasgow (GLA) to Faro flights
EDI Edinburgh 6h 20m BALM → FRLS Edinburgh (EDI) to Faro flights
ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) 7h U2 → TOU2 Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) (ORY) to Faro flights
NCL Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear 7h 40m BALM → FRLSU2 Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear (NCL) to Faro flights
BFS Belfast 8h 4m U2 → FRLSU2 Belfast (BFS) to Faro flights
BCN Barcelona 8h 15m U2 → FRLLVY Barcelona (BCN) to Faro flights
AMS Amsterdam 8h 53m KLKQVS → HVKLU2 Amsterdam (AMS) to Faro flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Southampton to Faro
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,016 mi 2h 40m nonstop

SOU–FAO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 1,016 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps SOU Routes FAO Routes SOU Live Flights FAO Live Flights
All flights from Faro (FAO) Faro to Southampton flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SOU–FAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 3 320 2h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: U2 (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SOU to FAO direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SOU to FAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
DUB ~5h 15m MAN ~6h 10m GLA ~6h 10m EDI ~6h 20m ORY ~7h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
573
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Faro from Southampton

Nearby airports with service to Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport.
Metric SOU→FAO BOH→FAO LGW→FAO
Distance from SOU – 24 mi 53 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 4
Weekly flights 3 8 72
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 35m 2h 29m
Bournemouth (BOH) to Faro flights · London (LGW) to Faro flights · London (LHR) to Faro flights
Airports within 200 miles of SOU with service to Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Faro is 0 hours the same as Southampton.
SOU: BST · FAO: WEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Southampton, it's 6:00 PM in Faro.
Distance & Flight Time
1,016 mi / 1,636 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SOU–FAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Southampton to Faro route.
Route details
Distance1,016 mi / 1,636 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SOU
Full nameSouthampton Airport
IATA / ICAOSOU / EGHI
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation44 ft / 13 m
Destination: FAO
Full nameFaro - Gago Coutinho International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAO / LPFR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr9.8M
Elevation24 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SOU to FAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Southampton Airport to Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,016 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SOU to FAO: easyJet.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dublin, Manchester and Glasgow.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to FAO and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from FAO to SOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BOH, LGW and LHR. 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 SOU to FAO

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

SOU to FAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SOU to FAO is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,016 miles (1,636 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dublin, Manchester and Glasgow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bournemouth (BOH), London (LGW) and London (LHR).