Flying Direct to Portugal from Guernsey

For our 2024 Portugal programme direct from Guernsey we are pleased to welcome you onboard with BA CityFlyer. You will enjoy a quick 2.5 hour flight onboard one of BA CityFlyer’s Embraer E190 jets. The seating configuration for this plane is a 2 x 2 layout with seats numbered AB-CD across one row.

Flight Timetable

Departures from Guernsey will be on Sundays starting on the 26th May 2024 until 22nd September 2024 when the final flight will depart Guernsey for Portugal, returning on Sunday 29th September. Stays are available for weekly durations for 7 nights or more subject to availability.

All times are local and subject to change.

Sunday 26th May 2024:

• Depart Guernsey Airport 10:20 / Arrive Faro 12:45

Sundays 2nd June – 22nd September 2024:

• Depart Guernsey Airport 10:20 / Arrive Faro 12:45
• Depart Faro Airport 07:00 / Arrive Guernsey 09:30

Sunday 29th September 2024:

• Depart Faro Airport 07:00 / Arrive Guernsey 09:30

Check-in opens from 2 hours prior to scheduled departure time in Guernsey, and 2.5 hours prior to departure in Portugal and minimum check-in time for all flights is 1 hour prior to departure.

Twilight Check-in at Guernsey Airport will be available to FlyDirect clients between 15:00 and 20:00 the day prior to departure. Each adult, and any youths or children travelling on a separate booking reference, must present their own passport at the airport in order to use this service.

For flight only customers please check our website 24 hours prior to departure where any change in the scheduled departure time will be clearly posted.

Final flight details for all FlyDirect departures will be shown on your pre-departure information issued by email approximately 1 week prior to departure. If you have not received this email by the date 5 days prior to your departure, please contact our office.

Occasionally, we might have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. Most of these changes will be minor and we will advise you of them at the earliest possible date.

Luggage

20kg of hold luggage and one cabin bag up to 10kg (maximum 56cm length x 45cm width x 25cm height including wheels and handles) is included in your flight price.

Any additional items, such as a handbag or laptop bag/briefcase, must be carried within this single item of cabin baggage and the overall weight must not exceed 10kg in total.

For any oversized bags, any excess weight will be charged at the airport’s current excess baggage fee each way. This will be applied and paid at check-in. Alternatively an additional suitcase of up to 20kg can be booked in advance, at a cost of £60 return. Please contact our team on 03301 344 733 for more information or to book. Please note that all luggage in addition to the standard allowance is carried subject to final load on the day.

Infants under 2 years of age are entitled to 10kg and in addition can take a pushchair and/or car seat.

Extra Legroom Seats

On Portugal flights there is the option to upgrade to extra legroom seats for only £50 per person return.

A limited number of seats are available per departure and are subject to availability at time of upgrade request. These seats carry restrictions as to who can occupy specific seats due to safety criteria. Please call our team on 03301 344 733 to discuss. Restrictions may include:

• Infants under the age of 2
• Children under 12 years
• Disabled passengers
• Mobility impaired passengers
• Pregnant passengers
• Passengers requiring an extension belt
• For emergency exit rows you must be able to speak and understand English or Portuguese

Extra legroom seats can only be booked by calling us on 03301 344 733.

Catering

BA CityFlyer will be providing a complimentary drink and snack on board this service for our clients travelling to Portugal.

There is no buy on board service available, however passengers are welcome to take food & soft drinks purchased in the airport on board with them.

Travelling with Golf Clubs

Golf Clubs and properly packaged bicycles can be carried on our Portugal service. The charge is £60 per item return, and this is payable to FlyDirect at the time of booking. Please note that all sports equipment carriage is subject to final load on the day. Please call our team on 03301 344 733 to book your sports equipment or for more information.

Travel Requirements

Find out full information on the latest travel requirements for your FlyDirect holiday here.