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Faro Airport Departures

Getting ready to board a flight from Faro Airport? Holiday Extras can help you with all the information you need to ensure a seamless departure from Portugal's major airport.

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Departures at Faro Airport - FAQs

Are there long queues at Faro Airport?

Faro Airport is a popular destination for numerous airlines, especially during the summer months when tourism in the Algarve is at its peak. Therefore it can get busy and queues can form at security screening.

How long do I need to be at Faro Airport before my flight?

Faro Airport recommend you arrive 3 hours before your flight. This allows you enough time to get through security screening and passport control.

How many departure gates does Faro Airport have?

Faro Airport has 60 check-in desks and 36 Boarding Gates.

Does Faro Airport have any other names?

Faro International Airport is the only name for the airport. In Portugal you will see it signposted as Aeroporto de Faro. It's IATA code is FAO.

Faro Airport Departures Overview

Faro Airport Departures Terminal Information

Faro airport has a single passenger terminal with both domestic and international sections.

Airlines that serve faro Airport include:

Airline Name	Airline Code	Contact Number
Aer Lingus	EI	+351 213 665 399
Air France	AF	+351 707 202 800
Air Nostrum	YW	900 111 500
Air Transat	TS	(+351) 289 800 885
British Airways	BA	(+351) 289 800 750
Brussels Airlines	SN	+32 2 723 23 62
Condor Flugdienst	DE	(+351) 289 800 601
easyJet	U2	(+351) 289 889 406
Edelweiss Air	WK	(+41) 848 333 593
Enter Air	E4	(+351) 289 889 406
Eurowings	EW	(+351) 707 780 033
Jet2.com	LS	(+44) 289 800 736
LOT	LO	(+351) 289 800 601
Lufthansa	LH	+ 351 800 210 466
Luxair	LG	(+351) 289 800 885
Marabu	MAB	(+351) 289 800 601
Norwegian	DY	(+351) 289 800 885
Ryanair	FR	(+44) 871 246 0002
SAS Scandinavian	SK	(+351) 289 800 885
Smartwings A.S.	QS	420 284 000 612
Swiss International	LX	+ 351 800 210 465
TAP Portugal	TP	(+351) 289 800 885
Transavia	TO	(+351) 707 780 009
TUI Belgium	TB	(+32) 27 129 720
TUIfly Germany	X3	(+49) 180 5 42 41 40
TUI Thomson UK	BY	0203 451 2585
Volotea	V7	(+34) 931 220 717
Vueling Airlines	VY	210 020 080
Wizz Air	W6	(+351) 707 500 209

Faro Airport Terminal Travel Information

The airport has just one passenger terminal serving both domestic and international destinations. The terminal is modern and well-equipped with facilities for travellers, including shops, restaurants, car rental services, and currency exchange counters.

Faro Airport is situated about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) west of Faro, the capital city of the Algarve region. It is the primary airport serving the southern part of Portugal.

The airport is well-connected to the surrounding region by road. There are several transportation options available, including taxis, rental cars, and buses that can get you to the airport from various destinations in the Algarve and beyond.

Bus: Numerous daily bus routes connect Faro Airport and the city center in both directions.

Taxi: Taxis are available throughout Portugal, they operate 24/7 and typically accommodate up to four passengers. If you require a larger vehicle, you can request one when booking. Depending on your route, additional toll charges may apply. The average fare between the airport and Faro city is approximately €10.00.

Train: A taxi or buses can connect you from the train station in the Faro city centre to the airport.