Faro Airport Guide

Located 4km from the capital of the Algarve, the Faro Airport is a modern facility that serves the entire coastal area of Continental Portugal’s southern-most province.

Positioned in a prime tourist area, this airport receives thousands of visitors per year, mostly holiday makers coming to enjoy the summer months.

An aesthetically pleasing building, the delightfully colourful airport terminal fits perfectly into the climate and ambiance of the Algarve region. It is equipped with all the services necessary for passenger comfort, making it one of the most important airports in the country.

The airport of the Algarve in Faro is an excellent example of how airports as an infrastructure have enhanced the value to the tourism sector in Portugal.

Address:
8001-701 Faro, Portugal
Telephone:  (351) 289 800 800
E-mail: faro.airport@ana.pt
Website: www.ana.pt

Location:
Faro Airport is located at six kilometres west of Faro town.

Country Code:
351

Driving Directions from Faro Airport:
If you plan on arriving at the airport using your own vehicle, you may use one of the following motorways or smaller national carriageways/highways, depending on your point of origin.

Principal Access Route:
A22 Motorway (called ‘Via do Infante’),
National Highway 125 (Estrada Nacional125)

Other Access Routes (Secondary Roads):
IC-1
N2
N120
N122

Internationally:
N431 (from Huelva, Spain)
A22 Motorway (Via do Infante, Portugal)

Car Parking at Faro Airport:
There are three main car parks at Faro Airport all of which are well sign posted. Two short term parks, one located in the departures hall and the other in arrivals whilst. The long term car park is located behind both short stay parks.

Car Hire at Faro Airport:
Companies include Autos Jardim, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Sixt, Hertz, National Alamo and Rentauto.

Public Transport at Faro Airport:
By Road: Taxi: Taxis can be caught from outside the terminal building, near the Arrivals concourse. Buses can also be caught outside the terminal building. Several town buses operate between the airport and various locations in central Faro (passengers should check the timetable posted near the information desk at the meeting point). AEROBUS provides a shuttle service between the airport and the city centre between June and October. Passengers should check with the airport beforehand to make sure the AEROBUS is operating.

Getting to your Accommodation from Faro Airport:
The simplest, most efficient and certainly most cost effective way of travelling from Faro Airport to any of the main resorts in the Algarve is to book either a shuttle or private taxi transfer on line in advance at www.keytransfers.com where you will find shuttle transfers starting from as little as 15 euros return – a FANTASTIC RATE! Booking online is easy and picking up your shuttle or taxi transfer on your return journey couldn’t be easier too. We serve nearly all resorts in the Algarve including Albufeira, Alvor, Armacao De Pera, Cabanas, Carvoeiro, Faro Centre, Lagos, Praia Da Luz, Montechoro, Montegordo, Olhos D'Agua, Portimao, Praia Da Rocha, Praia D'Oura, Quarteira, Quinta Do Lago, Tavira, Vale Do Lobo, Vilamoura.

Information and Help Desks at Faro Airport:
Should you require any special assistance or have a query, the staff at the information counters located in the public area of departures hall will help you. If you prefer to use the information telephones, several can be found at various points throughout the airport terminal.
 
To access information by phone from outside the airport, please call:
 - (+351) 289 800 617
 - (+351) 289 800 801

Assistance to passengers at the information counters is available from 6:00am to 00:00am.

Airport Facilities at Faro Airport:
Money and communications: There is a bank in the main terminal “Banco Totta e Acores” as well as ATM machines in both arrivals and departures and also a Bureau de Change. Eating and drinking: There are several cafes and restaurants in the airport including fast food outlets. Shopping: There is a good selection of shops including duty free, news agents, craft shops, gift shop and a fashion outlets.Other facilities: There is a medical service, lost property as well as travel agencies.

Disabled Facilities at Faro Airport:
Lifts and disabled toilets are available throughout the Terminal and there are parking bays in the car park opposite.

Faro Airport Hotels:
There are no hotels actually at the airport but our recommended nearby faro airport hotels are the Ibis Faro, Alfamar Beach Resort, Hotel Faro and Hotel Monaco all of which can be booked at discounted rates online

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