Faro Airport Transportation

In the arrivals hall of the single terminal, just after customs, holding a sign with your name. We track your flight, so your driver is there when you land.

The airport is about 4 km west of Faro city center, roughly 10 minutes by car. Vilamoura is about 25 km away and Albufeira about 36 km, roughly 40 to 50 minutes by road, while Lagos is about 65 to 75 minutes via the A22.

Yes. Faro Airport, code FAO, is the airport for the whole Algarve and is sometimes sold as Algarve Airport. Its official name is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport.

Yes. We drive you door to door to hotels, resorts and apartments anywhere in Albufeira. Give us the full address when you book.

Yes. We drive straight from the terminal to your resort, hotel or apartment in Vilamoura or Quarteira.

Yes. We drive you directly to Lagos, Portimão and the western Algarve. There is no direct bus or train from the airport to Lagos, so a private transfer saves you a change in Faro.

Yes. We drive east from the airport to hotels, apartments and villas in Tavira and the eastern Algarve.

Yes. Give the full address, the villa or property name and any access instructions when you book, so your driver can find it without delay.

One. All scheduled and charter flights use the same terminal, so your driver always meets you in the same arrivals hall.

Portugal is in the Schengen Area, so travelers from outside it, including from the United Kingdom, pass passport control on arrival. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation.

No. Licensed taxis queue at the rank outside the arrivals hall; turn down offers made inside the building. Your pre-booked driver waits with your name sign.

Yes. Book a return from your hotel, resort or villa anywhere in the Algarve. All flights leave from the same terminal.

The Algarve is on Western European Time (UTC+0) and moves to UTC+1 for daylight saving time from late March to late October.

No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that takes travelers between the airport and their hotel or address; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other airport information, see our Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport page.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

It depends on the vehicle. Each vehicle shows its maximum number of passengers and suitcases before you book, so you can choose one that fits your group.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

You pay securely online when you book, by credit or debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Payments are processed by Stripe.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. If your card is in another currency, your bank converts the charge at its own exchange rate.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.