Faro Airport → Alvor
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Alvor is about 75 km west of Faro Airport, roughly an hour by road on the A22. Praia da Rocha and Portimão, next door, are about 70 km and 50 minutes away. A pre-booked transfer or a taxi takes you straight there; the Aerobus gets you as far as Portimão.
Transfers from Faro Airport to Alvor
This is a long enough drive that most people book ahead. The driver tracks your flight, meets you outside arrivals with a name sign and takes you to the door in Alvor, whether that is the old fishing village, the hotels along the beach or a villa in the hills. The price is per vehicle, so it gets cheaper per head for a family or a group. You can book a Faro Airport to Alvor transfer with Welcome Pickups. Current price: €78 per car to Alvor for one passenger by day (live quote, 12 Nov 2026).
Praia da Rocha and Portimão
Transfers from Faro Airport to Praia da Rocha and Portimão work the same way and take about 50 minutes for the roughly 70 km. Praia da Rocha is Portimão's beach district, so check which end of town your hotel is in when you book.
Faro to Alvor transfer time
Allow 50–60 minutes by car from the airport to Alvor in normal traffic, a little less to Praia da Rocha, and more on busy summer days on the A22. The Aerobus takes much longer because of its stops.
Taxi, Uber and bus from Faro Airport
Taxis run 24 hours from the rank outside arrivals, on the meter, with A22 tolls added. Portugal's new national taxi tariff came into force on 23 October 2026 and meters are being updated until mid-January 2027, so we don't quote a fare. Can I use Uber from Faro Airport? Yes, Uber and Bolt both pick up there; use the pickup point in the app.
The Aerobus (Vamus line 56) runs direct from the airport to Portimão for €14, with only a few departures a day; from Portimão you need a local bus or a taxi to Alvor. There are no trains from Faro Airport and the Faro train station is not at the airport: it is in the city centre, about 20 minutes away on bus 16 (€2.85).
Which airport is closest to Alvor?
Faro is the nearest airport with regular airline flights, for Alvor and for Portimão. Portimão has only a small airfield, so almost everyone flies into Faro. Faro Airport is easy to get through: one terminal, with the taxi rank, bus stop and the meeting point for pre-booked drivers all at the arrivals exit. Planning your stay? See our Alvor travel guide.
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Common questions
How long is the transfer from Faro to Alvor?
About 50–60 minutes by car for the roughly 75 km, longer on busy summer Saturdays.
Which airport is closest to Alvor?
Faro is the nearest airport with regular airline flights. Portimão has only a small airfield.
What airport is near Portimão?
Faro Airport, about 70 km and 50 minutes away by road. The Aerobus runs direct from Faro Airport to Portimão.
Can I use Uber from Faro Airport?
Yes. Uber and Bolt both pick up at Faro Airport; walk to the pickup point shown in the app.
Are there trains from Faro Airport?
No. The Faro train station is in the city centre, about 20 minutes away on bus 16. Trains run from there along the coast towards Portimão and Lagos.
How much is a taxi from Faro Airport to the Algarve?
Taxis are metered, so the fare depends on distance, time of day and A22 tolls. Meters are moving to a new national tariff this winter, so fares vary. A pre-booked transfer gives you a fixed price.