Faro Airport is the gateway to the Algarve in Portugal, that more than...
The airport is located 4km (2.5 miles) from Faro.
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Faro International Airport is the gateway to the Algarve – just 4km (2.5 miles) from Faro itself – and more than five million passengers file through the modern, one-terminal airport on their way to the resorts of the region. As with Lisbon and Porto, the airport is operated by Aeroportos de Portugal.
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Road: Taxi: Taxis can be caught from outside the terminal building, near the Arrivals concourse. Bus: Buses can also be caught outside the terminal building. Several town buses operate between the airport and various locations in central Faro (passengers should check the timetable posted near the information desk at the meeting point). Aerobus provides a shuttle service between the airport and the city centre between June and October. Passengers should check with the airport beforehand to make sure the Aerobus is operating.
Car park P1 is short-term parking located in the Departures area and P3 in the Arrivals area. Car park P2 is long-term parking and is located behind car parks P1 and P3. Hire cars are located in a separate car park.
There is an information service desk at the meeting point in the terminal building. Passengers can contact the information service (tel: +351 (0)289 800 617) 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.
Money and communications: There are banks in both the Arrivals and Departures concourses, with ATMs located nearby. A bureau de change and post office are located in the Arrivals concourse.Eating and drinking: There are several restaurants and food outlets at the airport.Shopping: There are duty-free and tax-paid shops at the airport, offering a wide variety of goods.Luggage: There is a lost property facility near the meeting point (tel: +351 (0)289 800 688).Other facilities: There are travel agencies.
There are no hotels on-site, although the Ibis Faro (tel: +351 (0)289 806 771) is only 1 mile (2km) from the airport. Other hotels in the area include the Lti Alfamar Beach and Sport Resort, Hotel Faro and Hotel Monaco. Information about hotels in the vicinity of the airport is available from the information service (tel: +351 (0)289 800 617).
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.
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: +351 (0)289 818 802) stating your requirements. Passengers wishing to use the CIP Lounge (tel: +351 (0)289 800 787) should enquire at the information desk.
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