Faro Airport

Faro airport (FAO), Portugal - Useful information:

ANA - Aeroportos de Portugal S.A Aeroporto de Faro 8006-901 Faro, Portugal. Telephone:(+351) 289 800 800 Fax (+351) 289 818 802

Faro Airport Code: FAO www.ana.pt General Enquries: faro.airport@ana.pt Lost & Found: lostfound.fao@portway.pt

Parking at Faro Airport

Faro Airport has 2 large carparks directly in front of the Terminal building (P1 and P3) for short term parking and a third park (P2) for long stay parking, which is situated just behind P1 and P3 on the otherside of the exit road from the airport. There is a central reservation between the two roads that run in front of the airport, which may be used as a temporary drop off point but parking is not permitted.

Faro Car Hire

Hire cars that are available at the airport are in P4 just across the road from P1 and P3. Car Hire Companies include Avis, Auto Jardim, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt Rent. If you have pre-booked car hire the car company representative will be waiting in the area just outside the arrivals hall. Some of the companies have the cars at the airport and others will take you the short distance to their depot by bus. There is a petrol station (with a convenience store) at the roundabout to the entrance to the airport.

Faro Public Transport

Faro Buses

There is a bus stop just outside the Terminal building that calls at the railway and bus stations in Faro for onward travel. The journey time is about 15 minutes and costs less than 2€. If you are looking to travel to your resort by bus from Faro, Eva Transports is the main bus company in the Algarve and you can look at times of services on their website www.eva-bus.com or call (00351) 289 899 700 for information.

Faro Trains:

The train line runs along the Algarve from Vila Real de Santo António at the Spanish border to Lagos in the western Algarve. It is punctual, clean and cheap and the leisurely scenic trip will be enjoyed by all! The Portuguese rail service is called Comboios de Portugal (CP) and you can get prices and timetables at www.cp.pt or call (00351) 289 803 090 for information.

Faro Taxis:

There is a taxi rank at the arrivals end of the Terminal building with fares to all main tourist destinations published (see Faro taxi prices 2009). Both 4 and 6-seater taxis are available. Taxis at Faro Airport can be pre-booked by calling (+351) 289 895 795; it is worth pre-booking for arrivals at peak times, particular in summer, to save waiting. It is wise just to check the price with the taxi driver first and be aware that if you are travelling at night-time you may incur supplementary charges (an increase of up to 20%) between 22:00 and 06:00; this can also apply at weekends.

Driving Directions from Faro airport to the A22

On leaving the airport car park turn right, then go round the right hand bend onto the main airport road, signed A22 (blue motorway sign). Follow dual carriageway signed A22 Portimão, passing the car hire return garages on your left.

As you approach a flyover passing car hire garages on your left, exit to the right signed Lisboa / Portimão / Loulé, (blue motorway sign) joining the N125. You will see a sign indicating Portimão 57 Km. Follow this road through three sets of Traffic Lights.

After 5Km this road splits into the: (IP1) A22 (blue sign) Espanha / Lisboa / Portimão / Lagos to the left; N125 (white sign) Almancil to the right (At this point you need to be in the left hand lane)

Follow the Motorway sign on the link road for 3 ½ Km then turn onto the A22 signed, 'Espanha', for all resorts to the east of Faro, or take the turning immediately after to Lisboa / Albufeira / Portimão / Lagos (junction 4) for all resorts to the west of Faro.

Faro Airport Facilities

• Bank - Santander Totta which is open from 08.30 to 12.00 and from 13.00 to 15.00. Monday to Friday
• ATM's - (Multibanco machines) are available in Arrivals, Boarding lounge and in the public area.
• Exchange Bureau - in the public area of Arrivals. Open from 05.00 to 24.00 daily.
• Pharmacy - in the public area and open from 08.30 to 23.00 every day
• Post Office - in the public area of Arrivals. Open Monday to Friday 09.00 to 19.30. Weekends and holidays 09.00 to 12.30 and from 14.30 to 18.00
• Tourist information office - in the public area of Arrivals. Open from 08.00 to 23.00 Email: ptfaro@hotmail.com
• Porter Service - available on request (a small charge will be made). Tel: (+351) 289 800 800
• Left Luggage - there are left luggage lockers available
• Bars and Restaurants - Self-service restaurants, cafes and bars in both the boarding lounge and public areas as well as vending machines in both areas.
• Shops - In the public area there is a newsagents, gift shop, sweet shop and Vodafone shop. In the boarding lounge there are fashion and accessory shops, sunglasses, newsagents, leather goods, gifts and of course, the duty free area.
• Facilities for Disabled Travelers - There are toilet facilities and lifts for disabled passengers.

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Faro Flights:

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