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General information
Faro Airport, the airport of the Algarve, is located in the south of Portugal. In the summer Faro Airport can get very busy, many charters arrive at the airport from April till September. Faro Airport is the only international airport in the Algarve, the Portuguese region is especially popular among British, Irish, Dutch and Belgian tourists. The most popular destination near the airport is Albufeira, you can get there by taxi or bus.
Location
Where is Faro Airport situated?
Faro Airport is located west of Faro and surrounded by water and greenery. The airport is easily accessible through exit 13 of the A22 motorway and subsequently the IC4.
How many terminals does Faro Airport have?
The international airport of the Algarve has one terminal, if you are in front of the airport building, Departures is on the right and Arrivals on the left.
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Nearby airports
A good alternative for flying to or from Faro Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Portugal.
| Airport | Distance |
|---|---|
| Jerez Airport(Spain) | 172km |
| Seville Airport(Spain) | 189km |
Transportation
Car
The distance from Faro Airport to the centre of Albufeira is 45kilometres. By car, it takes 35minutes to get to the centre of Albufeira.Another city nearby is Faro, the distance from the airport to the city centre is 6kilometres. Travel time is approximately 12minutes.
From FAO Airportto Albufeira City centreby Car
AirportFAO
City centreAlbufeira
45 km
35 min
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Public transport
It is possible to travel to and from Faro Airport by public transport. If you opt for public transport to and from Faro Airport you can travel by bus. Visit the Faro Airport transportation page for the possibilities.
Public transport
Taxi transfer
A taxi is the quickest and most comfortable way to get to and from Faro Airport. The price for a taxi ride from the airport to the centre of Albufeira is about € 60.-. Book your taxi at Faro Airport and discover the comfort of pre-booked taxis.
From FAO Airportto Albufeira City centreby Taxi
AirportFAO
City centreAlbufeira
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Car rental
At Faro Airport you can rent a car from car rental companies Avis, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, National (Enterprise Holdings), Alamo (Enterprise Holdings), Hertz, Thrifty (The Hertz Corporation), Dollar (The Hertz Corporation), Sixt and local providers. It is most convenient to find and book a car well in advance. By doing so, you can save money and time at the airport.
Rent a car
Airport parking
Faro Airport offers various official parking options, from premium to low cost. In addition, alternative parking options are available near the airport. If you want to park as cheaply as possible, it's wise to book online!
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At the airport
Do you want more information about facilities, currency exchange, services, free Wi-Fi, lounges, etc. at Faro Airport? Check our at the airport page for a complete overview of all facilities and services at Faro Airport.
Services
Flights
Departures and arrivals
Looking for departure times and/or arrival times? Find the latest flight status information for flights departing from and arriving at Faro Airport.
Flight tickets
Looking for a cheap flight? Use our flight search engine to find and book cheap flights from and to the airport.
Which airlines fly from and to Faro Airport?
We offer you a list of airlines at Faro Airport. The main airlines at the airport are:
- Ryanair
- easyJet
- TUI Airways
- Jet2
- Transavia
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Accommodations
Hotels near the airport
Looking for the best hotels near Faro Airport? We have selected the best hotels near the airport in different price ranges. Take a look at our accommodations page for more information.
business
Hotel ibis Faro Algarve, Faro
Located 2 km from the centre of Faro and 3 km from Faro Airport, Ibis Faro features an outdoor pool. It is 6 km away from the sunny beaches of Algarve. Hotel Ibis Faro offers simply furnished rooms, decorated in neutral colours.
family
AP Eva Senses, Faro
AP Eva Senses is centrally located in Faro and offers a roof-top pool and a health club with sauna and Turkish bath. The airport and beach are only 10 km away. The spacious rooms of The AP Eva Senses have a work desk and minibar.
luxury
Hotel Faro & Beach Club, Faro
Located in downtown Faro just a 5-minute walk from the train station and the bus terminal, this modern hotel overlooks the old town, marina and the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel.
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Hotels in Albufeira
Looking for the best hotels in Albufeira? We have selected the best hotels in the city in different price ranges. Take a look at our accommodations page for more information.
luxury
NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico, Albufeira
Overlooking the sea, NAU Sao Rafael Atlantico is an ultra modern 5-star complex with direct and private access to São Rafael Beach. It features 2 indoor heated pools, an extensive spa, and sunbath decking lounges.
family
Cerro Mar Atlantico & Cerro Mar Garden, Albufeira
This property includes 2 separate buildings and offers apartments on the hills overlooking Albufeira’s old town.
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Hotel Baltum, Albufeira
Surrounded by a lively street with restaurants and bars, Hotel Baltum offers a 24-hour reception and air-conditioned rooms. Albufeira’s beach is only 50 metres away. Guest rooms of The Baltum include a satellite TV, safe and private bathroom.
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Things to do
It is possible to book tickets, activities and tours in the city and near Faro Airport. You can avoid queues and save money by buying your tickets online. Planning a trip and wondering what to do, we give you some inspiration!
Ticket
Lagoa: Slide & Splash Water Park Entrance Ticket
Spend the day at Slide and Splash and explore 25 attractions, 3 just added in 2023. Have a splash enjoying waterslides, new cabanas, a massage and fish spa center, restaurants, shops, and more.
Activity
Albufeira: 2.5-Hour Benagil Caves & Dolphin Watching
Climb aboard a 47-seat jet powered boat and cruise along the coast of the Algarve in search of hidden caves and playful dolphins. Enjoy thrilling moments with your friends and family as you set sail from Albufeira in the company of an experienced crew.
Tour & transport
Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave Boat Cruise
Get back to nature and search for dolphins in their natural environment on a cruise from Albufeira. See Algarve's sea caves onboard a small boat with a skipper and a marine biologist.
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Reviews
★☆☆☆☆11 reviews
Have you visited Faro Airport lately? So far, 11 airport passengers have written an airport review about Faro Airport. This airport has an average score of 1 out of 5. Provide other airport travellers with essential airport information and tell us about your airport experience.
Latest airport reviews
John
1 month ago
★☆☆☆☆
Nice new airport. Security staff excellent. Very badly served by the unpredictable Immigration service who seem to ignore the queues that occur when planes land. They often just close up and leave. UK ( third country) passport holders may wait 3 minutes or 3 hours and there is no way of predicting it! I luckily am EU (Irish) so generally less of problem. Unfortunately this issue is making a great airport notorious. I now hear of people flying to Seville to avoid the messing in Faro. Carzey stuff!?
Anne
7 months ago
★☆☆☆☆
Chaos in arrivals last night . My husband is in his 70’s and has cancer I asked if he could go thorough the priority desk , I was told no because your from the uk you can’t , I explained that we had been told to go through that desk but she wasn’t listening.She said I’m not hear to talk to you and said get back in the other queue,which we did . Then another airport worker came and tokd me to take my husband into the priority . It still took an hour and a half to get through. Appalling airport
A Traveller
8 months ago
★☆☆☆☆
It took us 2 hours to get through passport control after landing. There were 4 passport control desks to start with. But despite the large number of people queueing they decided to close 2 desks, which just makes no sense. The management need to plan better when they're expecting large numbers of people
Appalling experience
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