Faro Airport

Airport Details

Airport Code

FAO

Full Airport name

Faro Airport

Address

8001-701 Faro, Portugal

Country Dialing Prefix

351

Telephone

(0289) 800 800.

Website

www.ana.pt

Number of Terminals

1

Time Zone

GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)

Airport Information

Location

The airport is situated 4km (2.5 miles) from Faro.

Airport News

The airport is currently undergoing general improvements both to terminal facilities and aircraft handling infrastructure, in preparation for an anticipated growth in demand.

Driving Directions

From Faro, take route EN125 - the airport is clearly signposted.

Car Hire

Auto Jardim, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Guerin, Hertz and Sixt are all represented, with counters located in the land-side Arrivals area.

Public Transport

Bus: EVA Bus (tel: (0289) 899 760; www.eva-bus.com) runs services from the terminal building to various locations in central Faro including the central bus station, from where longer distance services run throughout the Algarve, including Albufeira, Lagos, Portimão and Tavira (passengers should check the timetables posted near the information desk at the meeting point). Journey time to Faro is around 20 minutes, and the one-way fare around €2.50. Shuttle: A number of pre-bookable resort shuttle minibus services also operate from the airport. Taxi: Taxis are available outside the terminal building, near the Arrivals concourse.

Car Parking

Short-term parking is located in car park P1 in the Departures area and car park P3 in the Arrivals area. Car park P2 offers long-term parking and is located behind car parks P1 and P3. Hire cars are located in a separate car park. Information is available on (tel: (0289) 889 465).

Information and Help Desks

There is an information service desk at the meeting point in the terminal building. Passengers can contact the information service (tel: (0289) 800 617) for details of flights, disabled facilities, opening hours and public transport timetables. Cultural and tourist information is also available on arrival from the ICEP desk.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: There are banks in both the Arrivals and Departures concourses, with ATMs located nearby. A bureau de change and post office are located in the Arrivals concourse. Internet access points are available throughout the airport.
Eating and drinking: There are several restaurants, cafés and bars at the airport.
Shopping: There are duty-free (for non-EU travelers) and tax-paid shops at the airport, offering a wide variety of goods.
Luggage: There is a lost property facility near the meeting point (tel: (0289) 800 688).
Other facilities: There are several travel agencies and a pharmacy.

Conference and Business Facilities

A conference room is, exceptionally, available for hire in the terminal building; facilities for up to 65 delegates include TV and video. For further information on business facilities, contact the airport manager (fax: (0289) 818 802) stating your requirements. Passengers wishing to use the CIP Lounge (tel: (0289) 800 787) should enquire at the information desk. Meeting rooms are available at the nearby Hotel Ibis Faro (tel: (0289) 893 800; www.accorhotels.com).

Facilities for Disabled Travelers

Passengers requiring wheelchairs or assistance should inform their airline at the time of booking. Lifts and disabled toilets are located throughout the airport. Disabled passengers can park in reserved spaces in the car park opposite the terminal building.