Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Faro Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
We stayed in the airport for about 12 hours, find ways to entertain ourselves, such as using the HUGE floor space to play catch. -Barlow
FAO Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Faro Airport.
What to Expect
The terminal at Faro Airport (code: FAO) was expanded and modernized in 2017. The airport handles a lot of low-cost airlines and gets particularly busy in summer with dozens of seasonal routes. Security queues can be slow, so arrive early for peace of mind.
Eateries and shops are reportedly very expensive and close overnight, so bring your own snacks or check out the grocery store a 10-minute walk from the airport. The good news is that WiFi is free. For added comfort while you wait, economy class passengers can pay to enter one of the airport lounges. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for location and access information.
Sleeping in Faro Airport
Overnight sleepers have no problem here, as long as you’re prepared to sleep landside (the airside closes nightly). While four-seat benches without armrests are scattered throughout; a sleeping bag or travel mat provides extra comfort. Keep your luggage nearby as homeless folks and sketchy characters may wander the terminal (this may be changing of late). Noise and cold temperatures are common complaints, so bring earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones and an extra layer. For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are nearby. See the Airport Hotels section below for more info or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Faro Airport:
- Sleep & Go Faro Airport Guest House – No airport shuttle. »Check Rates
- Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Hotel Aeromar – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Faro Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!
- CIP Lounges – Location: Airside (Schengen and non-Schengen). Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Faro Airport Lounges
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Food concessions throughout the airport operate on varying schedules. At the time of this update, there are no 24-hour dining options. The Costa Coffee (Landside) operates from 4:00AM until the last flight. Vending machines are available landside.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Luggage lockers are available for rent for €2.00 – €4.00 per item, per 4-hour storage period. Rates vary depending on the size of locker needed. Location: landside, near Car Park P5. Hours: 24 hours.
Mobile Charging
Available.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi / Internet
Unlimited free WiFi is available at Faro Airport. Connect to the “VINCI Airports wifi” network.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside, Floor 1.
Baby Care Facilities – Baby-changing stations in the airport offer changing table, sink, and work area in a comfortable and private setting. There are six of these stations located throughout the airport, both landside and airside. ANA strollers are available for use in the airport, free of charge. Pick one up after you clear security, and leave it at your boarding gate when you’re done.
Baggage Trolleys – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage trolleys are available free of charge.
Currency Exchange – Unicâmbio offers foreign currency exchange landside. Hours: 9:00AM – 8:00PM.
Duty Free & Shopping – Three duty-free stores are available. Airside – Departures zone (Hours: 4:00AM – 12:00AM) and Arrivals and Schengen zones (Hours: 7:00AM – 12:00AM). A small variety of boutiques and retail shops is also available.
Fast Track Service – As a premium service, customers with Fast Track security passes will be given priority service to ensure that waiting is kept to a minimum. Book thru ANA app or upon issuance of your ticket of the airline or travel agent. Cost: 9.00€
Information Desk – Need help finding your way? Information desks can be found in locations both landside and airside operating 6:30AM – 11:30PM.
Luggage Wrapping – Safe Bag luggage wrapping is available in the Check-In area. Fee: unknown. Hours: 5:00AM – 5:00PM (Mon – Fri) and 5:00AM – 6:00PM (Sat and Sun).
Medical Services – The Portuguese Red Cross operates a first aid station onsite.
Post Office – Before you clear security, purchase stamps (from a stamp vending machine) and send off those postcards in the airport mailbox. Landslide, Floor 1.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Travel Agencies – If you are arriving in Faro and need local arrangements or help planning a really last minute trip abroad, there are a number of travel agencies with offices at the airport that can probably be of assistance. Best Transfer 4U, Buzz Travel Agency, Eco Viagens, Escudo Tours, GreenBus, MTS (Mediterranean Travel Service), Tourist Information Desk. All agencies are located Landside with the exception of Buzz Travel which you will find Airside.
Bus
Two city bus lines access the airport: Linha 14 and Linha 16. Both lines travel between Faro beach and the city center, via the airport with many stops in between. For timetables, stops and fares, go to the Próximo website.
Car Rentals
Car rental desks are available in the public area of the Arrivals Hall. Onsite car rental agencies include: Avis/Budget/Payless • Europcar • Goldcar/Interrent • Guerin/Enterprise • Hertz • Sixt.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxi
Taxis are readily available for hire 24 hours a day from taxi ranks at the airport, out on the street or by phone. Taxis can fit up to 4 people, and many are wheelchair-accessible. A surcharge applies for oversized luggage, and any highway tolls are added into the final fare. At the time of this update, the average price of the fare between the airport and the city of Faro is €10.00.
Last updated: 2024-01-30
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