Faro Airport (FAO)
Faro Airport Address: 8001-701 Faro, Portugal
Airport Code: FAO
Airport Tel: +351 289 800 800
Airport Fax: +351 289 818 802
Airport Email: faro.airport@ana.pt
Airport Website: http://www.ana.pt - Official Site

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Portugal Faro Airport (FAO)
Airport Information
(Faro, Portugal)



The gateway to the gorgeous Algarve region of southern Portugal, the dazzling stretch of coastline along the southern edge of the country, Portugal Faro Airport (FAO) lies alongside the N125 highway and close to Monte Negro. This modern, single-terminal airport facility is just 7 km / 4 miles west of the city of Faro and handles about four million passengers every year, through numerous charter airlines and scheduled services.

Portugal Faro Airport is used mainly by holidaymakers and is therefore extremely busy during the summer season, when thousands of passengers arrive daily and head to the many nearby beach resorts. A public EVA bus service runs from the airport into Faro city centre, as does the airport shuttle, Aerobus. There is a timetable near the information desk detailing bus departure times.




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Many passengers who have hotels around Faro booked will often be provided with free airport coach transfers. Taxis are readily available for fast and convenient transport linking destinations such as Albufeira, Carvoeiro, Ludo, Portimao, Praia da Rocha and Quinta do Lago.

Portugal Faro Airport (FAO) Information: History and Facilities
In was not until Portugal's Faro Airport was constructed during the 1960s that tourism in the Algarve area really began to take off. The airport virtually became an overnight success and was conveniently placed with excellent access to many nearby resorts and beaches, such as Vilamoura and its large marina, and the beaches around Vale del Lobo. The town of Lagos is also close to the airport and known for its charming beach and historical appeal.

Essential passenger facilities inside the airport terminal include a branch of the Banco Totta e Açores bank, cash machines and bureau de change, together with a postal service. Portugal Faro Airport is home to an excellent selection of duty-free outlets and regular shops, such as Relay books, the Casa dos Sabores de Portugal delicatessen, I Santi Portugal clothing, and La Lojas Leirialgarve, selling an array of Portuguese souvenirs.

Cafes and snack bars are plentiful around Faro Airport and passengers will find plenty of sandwiches, salads and hot drinks at the Cafetaria Partidas Internacionais, Expresso Café and Terraço Bar. Self-service airport restaurants are also available for those looking for a more substantial meal and can be found within the main public areas.

There is a conference room on-site at Portugal Faro Airport that also comes with business facilities, including telephone, fax, TV and video. The conference room can hold up to 65 delegates.

Portugal Faro Airport (FAO) Information: About Faro Tourism
The city of Fario is located in southern Portugal, within the appealing Algarve area, where it is the capital. Faro boasts some lovely beaches of its own and a pretty marina, as well as a number of interesting buildings around the cobbled streets of the Cidade Velha. Notable museums include the Museu Maritimo and the Museu Regional, located on the Praca de Liberdade

Most visitors flying into Portugal's Faro Airport (FAO) will bypass the city of Faro altogether and instead head for the beaches of the Algarve. The Algarve is the real attraction, lined as it is with numerous dazzling beaches and quality resorts. Amongst the highlights of the Algarve are cosmopolitan Portimao and Sagres, sleepy Tavira, and the ever popular Albufeira. In addition, there are many quaint and historic villages in the area that are worthy of exploration on days off from the beach.

 
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