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Faro Airport

Faro, Portugal

Where to start
Próximo bus 16 or a taxi from outside arrivals; Uber and pre-booked transfers for the resorts

Faro Airport, operated by ANA, sits just west of Faro and has no train station. Taxis wait outside arrivals. Próximo buses 16 and 14 run into Faro's bus station, from a stop to the left as you exit arrivals, toward the short-stay car park. Uber operates with app-directed pickup. For Albufeira, Portimão and Lagos, the seasonal Vamus Aerobus (line 56) runs direct; otherwise take a taxi or pre-booked transfer, or change at Faro bus station.

Ride Options

Official Taxi

taxi

Taxi from outside arrivals to Faro or the resorts

AvailabilityRank outside arrivals
Pickup NoteFollow the taxi signs. Confirm the fare or meter before departing.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Próximo Bus 16

transit

City bus to Faro bus station

AvailabilityStop to the left of the arrivals exit
Pickup NoteCheck the sign — buses showing "Praia de Faro" go to the beach, not the city. Bus 14 also serves Faro.
Convenience
Relative costCost varies
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Vamus Aerobus (Line 56)

shuttle

Direct bus to Albufeira, Portimão and Lagos

AvailabilityMainly high season; few departures a day
Pickup NoteStop to the left of the arrivals exit. Check the current Vamus timetable before relying on it.
Convenience
Relative costCost varies
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Welcome Pickups

Pre-booked Transfer

Pre-booked transfer to Faro or the Algarve resorts

AvailabilityAvailable at Faro Airport — book in advance
Pickup NoteYour driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name sign.
Convenience
Relative costCost varies
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Uber

rideshare

App ride with an app-directed pickup point

AvailabilityOperates at Faro Airport
Pickup NoteFollow the app's directions; the pickup may not be at the nearest exit.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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FREE NOW

rideshare

App-based licensed taxi booking in Faro

AvailabilityAvailable in Faro
Pickup NoteBook via FREE NOW app for a licensed taxi. Pickup at the taxi rank outside arrivals.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber operates at FAO. Request after landing and follow the app's directions to your assigned pickup point, which may not be the nearest exit.

Taxi

Taxis wait outside arrivals. Follow the taxi signs.

Shuttle

The Vamus Aerobus (line 56) runs direct to Albufeira, Lagoa, Portimão and Lagos, mainly in the high season, with only a few departures a day. It leaves from the bus stop to the left of the arrivals exit.

Transit

Próximo bus 16 (and bus 14) runs from the stop to the left of the arrivals exit, toward the short-stay car park, to Faro bus station. Buses signed Praia de Faro are heading to the beach, not the city.

Private Transfer

Pre-booked transfer drivers meet you in the arrivals hall with a name sign.

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Local Tips

  • The bus stop is to the left as you exit arrivals, toward the short-stay car park.
  • Bus 16 serves Faro bus station; buses signed "Praia de Faro" go to the beach instead.
  • Bus 14 also serves the airport and Faro bus station.
  • There is no train at the airport; Faro's train station is in the city centre.
  • Uber pickups are app-directed and may not be at the nearest exit.

Tarmyq local tip

Bus 16 runs between Faro city and Praia de Faro, stopping at the airport on the way. If the bus shows "Praia de Faro", it is heading to the beach, not into town.

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Faro Airport into Faro?

Próximo bus 16, and also bus 14, to Faro bus station. The stop is to the left of the arrivals exit.

Why does bus 16 say Praia de Faro?

The route runs between the city and the beach via the airport. A bus signed Praia de Faro is heading to the beach, not into town.

Is there a train from Faro Airport?

No. Take a bus or taxi to Faro's centre, where the train station is.

Is there a direct bus to Albufeira or Lagos?

Yes, mainly in the high season. The Vamus Aerobus (line 56) runs to Albufeira, Lagoa, Portimão and Lagos, with only a few departures a day.

Can I use Uber at Faro Airport?

Yes. Request after landing and follow the app's directions to your pickup point.