Faro Airport → Lagos
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Lagos is at the western end of the Algarve, about 90 km from Faro Airport and around an hour by road on the A22. A pre-booked transfer or a taxi gets you there in that hour; the Aerobus costs €17 and takes about twice as long.
What are the transfer options from Faro Airport to Lagos?
- Private transfer: about an hour, door to door, fixed price per vehicle. From €103 per car.
- Taxi: about an hour, on the meter plus A22 tolls.
- Aerobus (Vamus line 56): €17, direct from the airport, about two hours with stops at Albufeira, Lagoa and Portimão.
- Bus 16 and train: bus into Faro (€2.85), then the regional train to Lagos. Cheap but slow.
Private transfer from Faro Airport to Lagos
With a pre-booked transfer the driver tracks your flight, meets you outside arrivals with a name sign and drives you to the door: the old town, Meia Praia, Porto de Mós or a villa outside town. The price is per vehicle. You can book a Faro Airport to Lagos transfer with Welcome Pickups. Current price: €103 per car for one passenger by day (live quote, 12 Nov 2026).
How much is a taxi from Faro Airport to Lagos?
Taxis run on the meter, with A22 tolls added at the end and higher rates at night, at weekends and on holidays. Over 90 km that adds up, and Portugal's new national taxi tariff, in force since 23 October 2026, is being rolled into meters until mid-January 2027. We don't quote a figure; a pre-booked transfer is the way to know the price before you land.
How can I get a shuttle from Faro Airport to Lagos?
The public shuttle is the Aerobus (Vamus line 56), which leaves from outside the terminal and ends in Lagos. The fare is €17 and the ride takes about two hours. It only runs a few times a day and the timetable changes with the season, so check it against your landing time.
Faro to Lagos transfer time
Allow about an hour by car, more on summer Saturdays. Can I use Uber from Faro Airport? Yes, Uber and Bolt both pick up there. Is the Faro train station at the airport? No, it is in the city centre. Faro Airport itself is easy to get through: one terminal, with taxis, buses and drivers all at the arrivals exit. Planning your stay? See our Lagos travel guide.
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Common questions
How much is a taxi from Faro Airport to Lagos?
Taxis are metered, with A22 tolls on top and higher rates at night and weekends. Meters are moving to a new national tariff this winter, so fares vary. A pre-booked transfer gives a fixed price.
How can I get a shuttle from Faro Airport to Lagos?
Take the Aerobus (Vamus line 56) from outside the terminal. It costs €17, takes about two hours and runs a few times a day.
What are the transfer options from Faro Airport to Lagos?
A pre-booked private transfer, a metered taxi, Uber or Bolt, the Aerobus, or bus 16 into Faro followed by the train.
How long is the transfer from Faro to Lagos?
About an hour by car for the roughly 90 km. The Aerobus takes about two hours.
Can I use Uber from Faro Airport?
Yes, Uber and Bolt both pick up at Faro Airport. Use the pickup point shown in the app.
Is the Faro train station at the airport?
No. It is in Faro city centre, about 20 minutes on bus 16, and trains run from there to Lagos.