Faro · Airport
Getting to Faro
Faro Airport (FAO) is the Algarve gateway — 4 km from old town.
Airports
Single terminal
Bus 16 to centre — taxis at rank.
Into the centre
Typical door-to-door options — verify fares locally before you travel.
- FAO → old town
- Bus 16 or taxi — very close.
- €2–12
- Train to Lagos
- Infrequent — bus often faster west.
- €8–12
- Ferry to islands
- From Faro or Olhão piers — seasonal schedules.
- €6–15 return
Worth knowing
- Many travellers pass through FAO to Lagos/Albufeira — Faro old town deserves at least one night.
Common questions
FAO to Faro old town?+
10–15 minutes by taxi — bus 16 cheaper but slower with luggage.
Costs are research-based estimates, not live prices — verify before booking.