Faro Airport Information
Information on Faro Airport
The International Airport at Faro (Airport Code FAO) is just 7km west of this small, historic Portuguese City. It is a busy airport handling a large number of flights from the UK as well as many flights from various other European Countries. The temperate climate in the Algarve makes it a popular all year round destination for holidaymakers and sports enthusiasts (especially golfers with the excellent courses it offers).
The Faro Airport Guide has been carefully put together to ensure that it contains all you need to know when travelling to and from Faro Airport. We live in Spain and regularly use this airport so the information comes to you first hand.
Getting to and from Faro Airport to anywhere in the Algarve is fairly easy. Although there are a limited number of Faro Airport Buses there are always plenty of waiting Faro Airport taxis or if you feel like a treat why not organise a private transfer from Faro Airport.
If you want to explore the area then it is worth considering hiring a car from Faro Airport.
If you are looking for flights to Faro from the UK then you can find flights from a large number UK Airports operated by a number of budget and scheduled airlines. The flying time for all flights to Faro Airport from the UK is around 2 hours and 45 minutes and it is worth noting that both Portugal and the UK are on the same time zone at all times of the year.
Tourism in the Algarve is what underpins the local economy and whilst your are here on your holidays you are able to find an excellent selection of shops on the Algarve and if you have kids there are some pretty good Algarve Theme Parks to keep them occupied.
We have also compiled a directory of telephone numbers at Faro Airport should you ever need to contact the airport about anything.
Faro Airport Car Hire
There are eight different companies that offer car hire at Faro Airport. All of them offer a wide range of cars and they all run special offers from time to time.
We provide a review of of the main car hire companies: We also provide information on Auriga Crown at Faro Airport - Autojardim at Faro Airport - Avis at Faro Airport - Budget at Faro Airport - Europcar at Faro Airport - Guerin at Faro Airport - Hertz at Faro Airport and Sixt at Faro Airport.
For us hiring a car whilst holidaying on the Algarve is both the simplest and most cost effective way of getting around this beautiful part of Europe. Overall we believe that the rental cars at Faro Airport offer excellent value for money.
Faro Airport Arrivals - Departures - Flights
When you land at Faro Airport you will collect your baggage and go through into the arrivals hall on the ground floor. It is not a large airport so you can easily find your way around. Click on the link to find out more information on the arrivals area and live flight arrivals at Faro Airport.
There are a total of 63 check in desks at Faro Airport and there is a steady flow of aircraft leaving the airport throughout the day. When you have checked in and gone through security you will find a selection of shops (including duty free) in the departures lounge.We provide detailed information on the departures area and live flight departures at Faro Airport.
All of the
main low cost scheduled and charter airlines fly to Faro from the UK and Ireland operating from over 26 airports. If you are looking for flights from the UK to Faro then you are almost spoilt for choice.
Faro Airport Private Transfers & Shuttle Bus Services
If you don't fancy driving then the recommended mode of transport from Faro Airport is to pre book your own private airport transfer. You will often find that shuttle transfers can work out cheaper than traditional taxis, and they are great if you are travelling in a large party as they can provide transport which can accommodate up to 50 people! They are also a safe mode of travel if there are more than four of you, as you won't have to be split up for your onward transfer.
If you find the cost of a private transfer a bit expensive you might like to consider booking a seat on a Faro Airport shuttle bus which stops at the main resorts close to Faro Airport. Again this service can be booked in advance of your trip to save time on arrival at Faro Airport.
You can find out more about transfer costs and resorts the shuttle buses visit in the Algarve by clicking on the link above.
Faro Airport Buses, Taxis & Trains
There are not any trains operating from Faro Airport but there is a station in the city centre. You do have a choice of whether to catch the airport bus, take a taxi, pre-book a seat on a shuttle bus or organise a private transfer.
The bus at Faro Airport runs into the City centre where you are able to catch the buses to the various towns and resorts along the Algarve. We also provide information on travelling by bus between Portugal and Spain
There are no train services at Faro Airport and no connections into Spain from Faro itself, but you can find out details of trains from Faro to Lisbon (where you can connect to the Spanish mainland) and routes, fares and timetables to other railway stations in Portugal by clicking on the link.
You can find the taxis directly outside the arrivals terminal and it may be worth reading our section which lists the taxi fares at Faro Airport and a guide of what you can expect to pay for journeys in Portugal and across the border into Spain.
Faro Airport Shops, Parking Luggage & Passenger Services
We have written a guide to the shops at Faro Airport, with details of where they are located and what they sell. We also provide information in this section on the cafes and bars where you can get something to eat and drink while you are waiting to board your flight from Faro Airport.
There are a number of different car parks at Faro Airport: the short term departure car park, the short term arrivals car park and the long term car park.
If you live on the Algarve and want to leave your car at the airport or you are going there to collect someone please check out our advice on car parks at Faro Airport which includes information on the various parking options and tariffs charged.
Visit our passenger services at Faro Airport to find out about banking, ATMs and currency exchange facilities, pharmacy and post office locations and opening times and where to find the welcome desks of the various tour operators at Faro Airport.
Faro Airport offers a left luggage service. We provide details on the various charges for left luggage at Faro Airport. There is also a baggage protection/wrapping service in the public area of Faro Airport which is open daily from 07:00-23:00
Algarve Tourist Information & Weather
You will find a good selection of shops on the Algarve together with some great Algarve Theme Parks, and in my opinion some of the best beaches in Europe. There is also some fantastic golf courses in Portugal and of course a huge range of places to eat and to just sit and watch the world go by. Our favourite resorts include Vale Do Lobo, Vilamoura, Portimao and Albufeira.
The Algarve is hugely popular with tourists from all over the world. This is partly to do with the wonderful weather in Faro which consists of mild winters and hot summers.You can find out what the weather is like today in Faro and also get a weather forecast for the next 7 days in the Algarve by clicking on the link above.