Transfer to/from - Faro airport (FAO)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

You can request Uber vehicles once you arrive at the airport. Pick-up points often change, so it is advisable to follow the directions from the app to meet your driver. The fare to the city centre is around €6.00-13.00, depending on the service you choose.

Bus

Services from Próximo (Tel +351 289 899 700) available from 7:30 am to 10:00 pm, with a fare of €2.35. The journey to the city centre takes about 20 minutes, while to Faro beach is 5-8 min.

Line 14 travels to Praia de Faro, Montenegro, Largo do Povo, Monte da Ria, Pontes de Marchil, Teatro Municipal, Escola Superior de Saúde, Largo de Camõs, Tribunal, Liceu and Atalaia.

Route 16 goes to Praia de Faro, Montenegro, Largo do Povo, Junta de Freguesia, Volvo, Pontes de Marchil, Teatro Municipal, Escola Superior de Saúde, Largo de Camõs, Riamar, Estação de Comboios (train station) and Terminal Rodoviário (bus station).

Vamus (Tel +351 300 074 830) operates the 56 Aerobus service between the airport and the terminals in Faro, Gambelas, Albufeira, Lagoa, Portimão and Lagos from 7:55 am to 8:15 pm. The fare is €20.90.

Rede Expressos buses (Tel +351 707 223 344 / 217 524 524) travel to Seville, with a journey time of 2 hours and 30 min. and a fare of €31.00.

Rent a Car

Train

CP services (Tel +351 808 208 208) run from the city centre to various destinations in the Algarve region and the rest of the country.

Taxi

ANTRAL (Tel +351 289 827 203), Faro Central Taxis (Tel +351 951 191 911), Izzy Move (Tel +351 289 119 119), Rotáxi Faro (Tel +351 289 895 795), Algarve T (Tel +351 289 352 525) and Rocha T Táxis (Tel +351 289 411 975) have vehicles outside the terminal. Auto Faro (Tel +351 918 210 538) and Táxis Pinheiro (Tel +351 915 559 294) have vehicles adapted for persons with reduced mobility. The journey time to the centre of Faro is 15 minutes and the cost of the trip is around €7.00-9.00.

More information

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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