Faro Flights and Travel Guide

Faro is one of the more heavily trafficked Portugal cities. As the major transportation hub for the Algarve, many travelers book cheap flights to Faro as an entryway to the coastal Algarve towns and resorts. Those with a few extra hours to spare will find plenty to do in Faro. Packed full of charm and charisma, Faro is one of Portugal’s more lively cities. While it still captures the essence of an old fishing port, today’s Faro is more modern with historical influences blended in.

Take a breather after your flight to Faro and hop a trolley to Old Town for a glimpse at medieval artifacts and Roman ruins. Stroll into the Igreja do Carmo, a ghostly chapel decorated with the bones of monks buried at a nearby cemetery. Save the beaches for the resort towns in the Algarve – instead, visit some of Faro’s museums including the archaeological Municipal Museum and the local maritime museum. Helpful hint: have an early morning Faro flight? Spend a night in the city and hit the town. Faro has great restaurants and an attractive bar scene so you can explore the nightlife and still make your Faro flight in the morning.

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Faro Climate

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Getting Downtown Faro

Buses and taxis depart from outside the terminal building. All the major car-rental companies are represented at the airport including Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar and National.

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Getting Around Faro

There’s no metro system in Faro, but the Algarve’s downtown area is easy to navigate by foot. Faro is one of the many cities in Portugal connected by a dependable network of trains and busses, though the easiest way to head downtown after your Faro flight lands is by taxi.

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Faro Insider Information

• Nature buffs from around the world are booking flights to Faro to see Ria Formosa, a lagoon that spans over 100 square miles in the Algarve. Ria Formosa is home to a massive variety of birds that frequent the lagoon in the winter months. The towns surrounding the estuary reserve serve as excellent daytrips for those interested in exploring ancient Roman and Moorish ruins.
• The Capela de’Ossos, which literally translates to “chapel of bones”, doesn’t leave much to the imagination with its name, so don’t be shocked when you enter this chapel to see that its walls are decorated with over 1,000 human skulls.
• Lagos, which held the seat as former Algarve capital before a tsunami wiped out the city in the 18th century, is now home to picturesque beaches, caves, rock formations and ideal settings for sunset views. Your flight to Faro will deposit you 50 miles from this stretch of seashore, and bus or train will take you to the beach from the city center easily. If you feel like catching rays more locally, head to Praia de Faro, which is the resident favorite when it comes to local beaches.
• If you booked your cheap flight to Faro for a trip during the month of October you’ll be in town to catch the festival honoring the patron saint of the city, Santa Iria. This is a great event to include on any Portugal trip itinerary for its splendid display of local handicrafts, cuisine, and performance art.

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Faro Airports

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