Faro Airport → Quarteira
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Quarteira sits next to Vilamoura, about 23 km west of Faro Airport. The drive takes 25–30 minutes, so it is one of the shortest transfers in the Algarve.
Private transfer from Faro Airport to Quarteira
A driver meets you in arrivals and takes you to your door, with the price fixed per car before you fly. You can check this route and the price for your date with Welcome Pickups. Current price: €33 per car for one passenger by day (live quote, 11 Nov 2026).
Quarteira to Faro Airport
The return is the same short drive. Book a hotel pickup and allow about half an hour on the road.
Taxi, Uber and bus
Taxis at the arrivals exit run on the meter, and Uber and Bolt pick up at the airport. Some coaches run from the airport to Quarteira in about 25 minutes; otherwise take bus 16 into Faro and a regional bus on to Quarteira. Quarteira has no train station.
Staying in the marina? See our Faro Airport to Vilamoura transfer page, or the Faro Airport transfers guide for other resorts.
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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. Quarteira itself has no station.
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.
How far is Quarteira from Faro Airport?
About 23 km, a 25–30 minute drive.