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Flight FR5553

FAO → STN · Flight status and possible compensation for 2026-10-17. 18 min late

On the data available, this flight does not appear to qualify for compensation.

The arrival delay we recorded is under the 3 hours Article 7 requires. Only a delay of 3 hours or more at your final destination triggers compensation.

Indicative estimate under Regulation EU261, not legal advice.

Flight details

Scheduled departure
2026-10-17 21:45 CEST
Actual departure
2026-10-17 22:10 CEST
Scheduled arrival
2026-10-18 00:25 CEST
Actual arrival
2026-10-18 00:43 CEST
Arrival delay
18 min
Distance
1774 km
Gate / terminal
Not available

Last updated: 2026-11-02 04:30:08

Weather, warnings and strikes

What was happening at the airport that day, for information. It does not say why a flight was delayed, and it plays no part in our assessment of a claim.

Faro (FAO), 17/10/2026

Weather, hour by hour

Show the 6 weather reports
Time (CET)WindVisibilityCloud baseTemp.WeatherFlying conditionsReport as issued (UTC)
18:00240° 5 kt10 km25 °CGoodMETAR LPFR 171600Z 24005KT 210V270 9999 FEW020 25/18 Q1013
19:00190° 3 kt10 km25 °CGoodMETAR LPFR 171700Z 19003KT 150V220 9999 FEW025 25/17 Q1013
20:00230° 4 kt10 km24 °CGoodMETAR LPFR 171800Z 23004KT 9999 FEW025 24/19 Q1013
21:00320° 10 kt10 km24 °CGoodMETAR LPFR 171900Z 32010KT CAVOK 24/13 Q1013
22:00320° 10 kt10 km22 °CGoodMETAR LPFR 172000Z 32010KT CAVOK 22/13 Q1013
23:00310° 7 kt10 km20 °CGoodMETAR LPFR 172100Z 31007KT CAVOK 20/13 Q1013

London, Essex (STN), 18/10/2026

Weather, hour by hour

Show the 5 weather reports
Time (CET)WindVisibilityCloud baseTemp.WeatherFlying conditionsReport as issued (UTC)
00:20350° 7 kt10 km8 °CGoodMETAR EGSS 172220Z AUTO 35007KT 9999 FEW049 08/06 Q1033
01:20340° 8 kt10 km8 °CGoodMETAR EGSS 172320Z AUTO 34008KT 9999 NCD 08/06 Q1032
02:20340° 8 kt10 km8 °CGoodMETAR EGSS 180020Z AUTO 34008KT 9999 NCD 08/06 Q1032
03:20340° 7 kt10 km4 100 ft8 °CGoodMETAR EGSS 180120Z AUTO 34007KT 9999 BKN041 08/06 Q1032
04:20340° 7 kt10 km3 900 ft7 °CGoodMETAR EGSS 180220Z AUTO 34007KT 9999 BKN039 07/06 Q1031

Your rights if your flight was delayed or cancelled

If this flight arrived 3 hours or more late at your destination, was cancelled with less than 14 days' notice, or you were denied boarding, and the cause was the airline's responsibility, you may be entitled to compensation of €250 to €600 — plus a refund or re-routing, and care during the wait.

Learn more in our guides to flight compensation, passenger rights and how to claim. Unsure about your case? Use the calculator or the eligibility checker.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know how much I am owed for this flight?

The amount depends on the flight distance: €250 up to 1,500 km, €400 between 1,500 and 3,500 km, and €600 for flights over 3,500 km outside the EU. Our calculator gives you an estimated figure.

Is the data for this flight official?

We gather it from the flight information that airports and the data sources we credit publish, and complete each flight once its day is over. It is reliable for guidance, but to claim you should also keep your boarding pass and the airline's emails.

How long do I have to claim for this flight?

The time limit depends on the country of the flight and typically ranges from about 2 to 6 years. If the flight is recent, you are certainly within the deadline.

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