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.
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.
Below you can see real-time departure and arrival times at Faro Airport.
Private transfers (or shared) are an excellent alternative to public transport at a slightly higher cost, especially if you are traveling in a group. Unlike the buses that follow a predefined route, making stops only where foreseen, the transfers are at your disposal and will take you directly to your destination, avoiding further transfers with luggage in tow. In particular, private transfers for exclusive use are comparable to a taxi service. You can book a taxi or rental with driver at Faro Airport using the link below.
By entering the dates of your stay in the following form, you can check the rates and availability in real time of the facilities near theFaro Airport.
Below is a list of recommended hotels near Faro Airport.
To easily find the cheapest car rental we recommend using the following search form which compares the rates of all companies at theFaro Airport.
The following are the most reliable car rental companies listed in Faro Airport. If you have preferences on a single company you can click on the respective logo to read the comments and reviews of other travelers who have rented a car at this airport