Getting There

Faro Airport (FAO) · Portugal

Faro Airport · FAO

Getting from Faro Airport

Taxi, bus, Uber & Bolt, private transfer, car hire or train — here is every way to leave the terminal, with an interactive tool to compare the cost per group and per person for your destination.

Faro city in ~12 min Bus from €2.40 Best value for groups: transfer

Transportation

Once your flight has landed at Faro Airport, you will need to decide which transportation method you would like to use to get from the terminal to your hotel or other destination in Faro or elsewhere in the Algarve region. Your options are taking a bus, paying for a rental car, taking a taxi or connecting to a train, and there are pros and cons associated with each choice.

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Taking a taxi

Taxis also offer some degree of security and privacy, because your bags will be secured in the trunk of the vehicle and it will only be you, the driver and your travel companions in the car. Another benefit is that the Faro Airport Taxi will take you to the front door of your accommodation in Faro.

You might find that there is a slight waiting time for getting a taxi from Faro Airport, so you should plan on this as part of your travel schedule. Even with a brief wait, the total travel time to get from the airport to the center of the city should typically be about 10 minutes. Taxis are charged based on distance traveled, but the average ride to Faro will cost about €15.

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Riding a bus

Buses can be uncomfortable to travel on because it might be hard to find seats or enough space to store your luggage during the journey. Also, buses will have a specific route that they follow and the nearest stop to your accommodation could be a very long walk or taxi ride away.

But taking a bus is by far the cheapest option, because it should only cost a few Euros for a one-way ride, making it the ideal choice for those tourists who are traveling on a tight budget.

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Renting a car

This approach would give you the most freedom and privacy, because you could drive at your leisure and use the car to go directly to anywhere you’d like. It can also help to reduce your anxiety about your luggage, because you will know that it is locked safely in the trunk.

However, renting a car is also the most expensive of all the transportation selections, and the exact cost will depend on how long you need the car and which type of vehicle you want.

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Connecting to a train

Unfortunately, there is no train station located at Faro Airport, so if you need to make a connection to a railway to continue your journey after your flight, it can get complicated.

Your best option would be getting on a bus or taking a taxi to Estação de Faro, which is the main train station in Faro, and you can then get on whatever rail service you might need.

Taxi

Rank right outside Arrivals

Pay driver
  • Metered — from ~€15
  • Fastest, door-to-door
  • Cross the road outside the Arrivals hall to the taxi rank.
  • Best for: Couples & small groups who want to go now.

Cream-coloured metered taxis. Confirm the meter is on. Surcharges apply for luggage and a +20% night/weekend tariff. Up to 4 passengers per car.

Bus

Próximo 16 + Vamus Aerobus

Pay driver / app
  • From €2.40
  • Cheapest, but slower
  • Bus stop by the taxi rank, just outside Arrivals.
  • Best for: Solo / budget travellers with light luggage.

Próximo line 16 runs to Faro city & bus station (~20 min, every 30–60 min). The Vamus "Aerobus" connects Albufeira, Portimão & Lagos directly but only runs a few times a day.

Private Transfer

Pre-booked, meet & greet

Pre-book online
  • From ~€18 per car
  • Driver waiting on arrival
  • Driver meets you in Arrivals with a name board.
  • Best for: Families & groups of 3+ — best value per person.

Fixed price per vehicle (no luggage/night surcharges), child seats usually free. Saloon up to 4, minibus up to 8. Best booked in advance.

Car Hire

Explore at your own pace

Pre-book online
  • From ~€15 / day
  • Total freedom
  • Rent-a-car desks a 2-min walk from Arrivals (or shuttle to depot).
  • Best for: Stays where you want to tour the Algarve.

Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, Goldcar and more. Great if you plan to explore, less ideal for a single transfer. See the Car Hire page for all companies.

Train

Via Faro station

Station / online
  • From ~€2.40 + fare
  • Scenic, needs a connection
  • No station at the airport — take bus 16 or a taxi to Faro train station first.
  • Best for: Reaching towns on the Algarve rail line (Tavira, Lagos).

There is no railway station at the airport. Comboios de Portugal (CP) runs along the coast from Faro station to Lagos (west) and Vila Real de Santo António (east).

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Estimates only, in euros (2026). Taxis are metered, so the real fare varies with traffic, luggage and a +20% night/weekend tariff. Bus services can be infrequent — check timetables. Always confirm prices when you book.