Faro Airport → Portimão
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Portimão is about 70 km west of Faro Airport, 50 minutes to an hour on the A22. A few direct coaches a day link the airport and Portimão bus terminal; otherwise it is a private transfer, a taxi or Uber.
Private transfer from Faro Airport to Portimão
Your driver waits in arrivals and drops you at your address in Portimão, Praia da Rocha or Alvor. The fare is per car and fixed at booking. You can check this route and the price for your date with Welcome Pickups. Current price: €78 per car for one passenger by day (live quote, 11 Nov 2026).
Portimão to Faro Airport
Book the return for a pickup at your hotel. Allow 50–60 minutes on the road, more on summer Saturdays when changeover traffic builds on the A22.
Taxi, Uber, coach and train
Direct coaches from the airport bus stop take about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, with only a handful of departures a day. The regional train runs from Faro city to Portimão in about 1 hour 30 minutes, but you first need a taxi or bus 16 into Faro. Taxis run on the meter; Uber and Bolt also operate.
Heading somewhere else in the Algarve? See our Faro Airport transfers guide.
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Common questions
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 rather than the taxi rank. The price is shown before you confirm and rises at busy times.
Is the Faro train station at the airport?
No. There are no trains from Faro Airport. The nearest station is in Faro city centre, about 10 minutes by taxi. Regional trains run from there to Portimão in about an hour and a half.
How much is a taxi from Faro Airport to the Algarve?
Taxis from Faro Airport run on the meter, so the fare depends on distance, time of day and tolls. A new national tariff took effect on 23 October 2026 and meters are being reprogrammed until mid-January 2027, so fares vary this winter. A pre-booked transfer gives you a fixed price agreed in advance.
Is there a direct bus from Faro Airport to Portimão?
Yes, a few direct coaches a day run from the airport bus stop to Portimão bus terminal, taking about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes.