Faro Airport

From July 1965, Faro Airport has undergone a fast development in order to meet the explosion of the international tourist demand around the region.

Faro currently represents Portugal’s main tourist airport. With its modern and functional infrastructure, Faro airport offers high-quality services for the Algarve region and the Spanish province of Huelva.

Located just 4km from the capital of the Algarve, along the coast that goes from Cabo de São Vicente to the Doñana a Huelva Natural Reserve, the airport offers the access to an excellent tourist region filled with natural, historical, and cultural attractions as well as air companies, tour operators, and tourists.

Connections from the airport to the center of Faro

In order to reach Faro Airport you need to follow the signs that lead to the coastal road EN125.

By taking EN 125 it is possible to reach most of the tourist sites in one hour: it takes 20 minutes to reach Almacil, 30 minutes to Vilamoura, 45 minutes to Albufeira, and one hour to Portimão.

There are frequent connections operating between 5am to 11pm.

Private transfer

An alternative to TAXIs is to book in advance a private transfer to or from Faro Airport airport. A driver will pick you up at the airport arrivals (thus avoiding taxi queues), at your hotel or wherever you prefer, to take you to the desired address.

It is the best solution if you do not want to waste time, do not want to use public transport, have a lot of luggage or are travelling in a group. To book a private transfer to or from Faro Airport airport visit this site.

Arrivals and Departures

Recommended hotels

Below is a list of recommended hotels near Faro Airport.