Faro airport is situated 2.5 miles (4.0 km) west of the city of Faro along the N125-10 which will bring you through the obviously deaf inhabitants of Montenegro.

Yes this gateway to the Algarve is a busy airport with many charter flights bringing tourists eager to sample the sun and sand of the region. The modern terminal is designed to take large numbers and you will find many facilities within the airport. The San Lorenzo Golf Club is adjacent to the airport to the west if you fancy a game of golf shortly before or after your flight!

Faro has one runway but the air traffic control do an excellent job to accommodate the high number of flights especially during the Summer months.

Out side Faro airport there is ample parking along side the large car rental fleets from suppliers that include Europcar, Avis, Budget and many more.

Close by is the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa which is an important local habitat for many species in this protected ecosystem.

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