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Faro Airport Guide (FAO)

Airport info
Code: FAO
Address:
8001-701 Faro, Portugal
Location:

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

Number of terminals: 1 Dialling code: +351
Telephone:
(0289) 800 800.
Timezone: GMT +0:00

Here you'll find essential information on Faro Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

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.

Information: 

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.

Website: 
www.ana.pt
Driving directions: 

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

Public Transport

Public transport road: 

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.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

There are banks in both the Arrivals and Departures concourses, with ATMs located nearby. A bureau de change is located in the Arrivals concourse.

Communication: 

There is a post office, and telephones and Internet access points are available throughout the airport.

Food: 

There are several restaurants, cafés and bars at the airport, both air- and land-side.

Shopping: 

There are duty-free (for non-EU travellers) and tax-paid shops at the airport, offering a wide variety of goods ranging from Portuguese food to gifts and alcohol.

Luggage: 

There is a lost property facility near the meeting point (tel: (0289) 800 688).

Other: 

There are several travel agencies and a pharmacy.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

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).

Disabled facilities: 

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.

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).

Car rental: 

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

Airport hotels

There are no hotels at Faro Airport, most accommodation being either in nearby Faro city centre or spread along the Algarve coastline, a major tourist area. Information about hotels in the vicinity of the airport is available from the information service (tel: (0289) 800 617).

Hotel Ibis Faro

The closest hotel to Faro Airport is the Hotel Ibis Faro, about 3km (2 miles) from the airport. It offers fairly basic accommodation, but does boast an outdoor pool and meetings facilities.

Telephone: (0289) 893 800.
Website:
www.ibishotel.com

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