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FAO Faro Airport

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Faro Airport (FAO) serves Faro, about 4 km west of Faro. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAFAO
ICAOLPFR
ServesFaro
From centre4 km
Non-stop63
Airlines21
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Elevation7 m

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The airport in numbers

Faro Airport — facts & history

We pulled Faro Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.1M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 8.7M in 2017.

Passengers / year
1.1M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
8.7M
in 2017
Elevation
7 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal
Passengers per year, 1965–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Faro Airport to Faro

The airport is about 4 km west of Faro, about 11 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Lisbon: red Metro line from the terminal. Porto: purple Metro line (E). Faro: bus.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxis with a small bag/airport surcharge. Uber, Bolt and FreeNow are active and cheap. Estimated fare to the centre: €6–€9.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~11 min€6–€9
Private transfer~11 minfixed upfront
Car rental~11 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From FAO to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Lagos64 km67 min€52–€82
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Which way suits you from Faro Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€6–€9 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Faro ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Faro Airport

Non-stop flights to about 63 destinations, operated by 21 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ryanair · easyJet · Transavia France · Jet2.com · Monarch Airlines · TUIfly · Transavia Holland · Air Berlin · Aer Lingus · Norwegian Air Shuttle

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Faro Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Faro Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Faro shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Faro Airport to the centre of Faro?
Lisbon: red Metro line from the terminal. Porto: purple Metro line (E). Faro: bus. The airport is about 4 km west of Faro, about 11 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Faro Airport to Faro?
Roughly €6–€9 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Faro Airport?
Metered taxis with a small bag/airport surcharge. Uber, Bolt and FreeNow are active and cheap.
What's the cheapest way from Faro Airport to Faro?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Lisbon: red Metro line from the terminal. Porto: purple Metro line (E). Faro: bus.
Can I get from Faro Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Lisbon: red Metro line from the terminal. Porto: purple Metro line (E). Faro: bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Faro Airport?
About 63 destinations, including London, Lisbon, Munich, Manchester. 21 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Faro Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Faro Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Faro Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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