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.
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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 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.
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.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Faro Airport Guide.
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.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours a day. Overnight stays are permitted in the public areas.
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.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
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 using a lounge membership program.
- ANA Lounge – Location: Airside, Schengen departure area. Hours: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
- CIP Lounges – Location: Airside, Non-Schengen departure area. Hours: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
Drinking Water
A reader reports there are two drinking water fountains for refilling bottles located immediately after the duty-free area (October 2025).
Food & Drinks
Food outlets operate on varying schedules depending on flight activity. There are no 24-hour dining options. Costa Coffee (Landside) typically opens around 4:00 AM and closes after the last scheduled departure.
Vending machines are available landside for snacks and drinks outside regular restaurant hours.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Self-service luggage lockers are available landside near Car Park P5. Rates range from approximately €2.00 to €4.00 per item for a 4-hour storage period, depending on locker size. Service operates 24 hours a day.
Mobile Charging
Power outlets are available throughout the terminal. Travellers may want to bring a travel adapter and extension cord, as outlet access can be limited in busy areas.
Showers
There are no public shower facilities. If this has changed, click here to update this guide.
WiFi / Internet
Unlimited free WiFi is available at Faro Airport. Connect to the “VINCI Airports wifi” network.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available landside on Floor 1. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limits if travelling internationally. It’s also a good idea to notify your bank before departure.
Baby Care Facilities – Baby-changing stations are available throughout the terminal, both landside and airside. These rooms include a changing table, sink, and small counter space for added privacy and convenience. Complimentary ANA strollers are available after security. You can collect one once airside and return it at your boarding gate.
Baggage Trolleys – Baggage trolleys are available free of charge.
Currency Exchange – Unicâmbio provides currency exchange services landside. Hours: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Three duty-free shops are available airside in the Departures, Arrivals, and Schengen areas. A small selection of boutiques and retail shops is also available throughout the terminal.
Fast Track Service – Fast Track security allows eligible passengers to use a priority screening lane. Booking is available through the ANA app or when purchasing your ticket through an airline or travel agent. Fee: €9.00.
Information Desk – Information desks are located both landside and airside. Hours: 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM.
Luggage Wrapping – Safe Bag luggage wrapping is available in the check-in area. Hours: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Mon–Fri) • 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Sat–Sun).
Medical Services – A first aid station is operated by the Portuguese Red Cross.
Post Office – Stamps can be purchased from a vending machine before security. A mailbox is available landside on Floor 1 for sending postcards and letters.
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 – Several travel agencies operate landside, including Best Transfer 4U, Buzz Travel Agency, Eco Viagens, Escudo Tours, GreenBus, MTS (Mediterranean Travel Service), and the Tourist Information Desk. Buzz Travel also has a location 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. On-site 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; any highway tolls are added to the final fare. At the time of this update, the average fare between the airport and the city of Faro is €10.00.
Last updated: 2026-02-23
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.