Faro flights and travel guide

Faro Airport is the gateway to the Algarve in Portugal, that more than 200km long stretch of soft, golden beaches, shimmering blue seas and almost endless sunshine.

The Algarve's popularity with British, Irish, Dutch and German tourists ensures great competition among airlines. There is no shortage of cheap flights to Faro.

Many tourists will see the city, administrative centre of the Algarve, only fleetingly as they make to resorts along the coast, but this small city has plenty of attractions. The Ria Formosa is a large lagoon system protected from the sea by 60km of beaches and sand dunes. The natural park - pink flamingos are a highlight - is made up of two peninsulas and five barrier islands. As far as Faro is concerned, this region includes the Ancao peninsula and Barreta and Culatra islands. Praia de Faro and Praia da Culatra are two of the most popular beaches. In the summertime, there is a regular boat service to Culatra.

Other sights include Faro Harbour where you can watch the fishermen at work, the cathedral and museums - municipal and maritime. The Arco da Vila (archway) marks the entrance to Faro's Old Town, an atmospheric quarter with shops and restaurants.

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Faro Climate

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When to Fly to Faro

Peak Season:
Faro is always packed with sun worshippers in summer, especially during July and August. As the capital of the Algarve, there are excellent beaches nearby and an exciting nightlife.

July also brings the Concentracao Internacional de Motos, a four-day, three-night motorcycle event complete with parades, concerts, food, and bike competitions.

Off Season:
The shoulder seasons of late spring, early summer, and early autumn are great times to look for cheap flights to Faro and visit. The weather is still warm, and there are fewer tourists.

For a late autumn or early winter visit, make sure to bring rain gear.

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Getting Around Faro

Walking is the best way to explore the cobble-stoned alleyways of the Old Town of Faro, just make sure to bring comfortable and sturdy walking shoes. The town is small enough that walking may be the only form of transport you need. You can also rent a bike or hail a taxi.

Ferries operate during the tourist season with trips to Ilha da Barreta, an island of wildflowers and a long sandy beach. To explore the natural beauty of the area, take one of the Ria Formosa National Park’s guided boat tours through the salt marshes.

There are buses to get you to the beaches, and EVA buses to get to other parts of the Algarve.

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