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Faro Airport is the main destination for tourists flying to the Algarve in southern Portugal. The sharp increase in passengers is mainly due to RyanAir having their hub there and they are one of the low cost carries which use it. Get to and from the airport in style with Car Hire Faro Airport.

In 2008, there were 5.6 million passengers passed through the airport and after Lisbon, it is the busiest airport in Portugal. There is one main runway which stretches 2.5km and can accept aircraft as large as a Boeing 747. There are dual footbridges which makes drop off times shorter. The main internal flight is from Lisbon city the capital. Car Hire Faro Airport will get your around the city in style.

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Terminals at Faro Airport

There is only one terminal at Faro Airport but it can handle well over 6 million passengers per year. There are dual mutual air bridges and there are baggage carousels aiding the speed of passengers' journey through the airport procedure. The terminal handles both arrivals and departures under one roof.

Getting to Faro Airport

Faro is based at the southern most point of the Portuguese coast. It is located off the A22 highway which runs along the coast. From the west is Lagos and Portimao on the A22 which is also called the IC4 in places.

From the north in Castro Verde and Ourique the A2/E01 highway heads for Albufeira then you can head east along the A22.

From the west is Huelva, again on the A22 but past Lepe the road is named the A49. This travels near to the coast and passes Tavira on the way to Olhaop before heading towards Spain. Car Hire Faro Airport will simplify your travelling needs.

Parking at Faro Airport

There are over 1,000 car parking spaces at the airport. There are short and long term car parks. The first 20 minutes in the short stay car park is free. Afterwards there is a sliding pay scale and payment can be made inside the terminal building by cash or card.

Facilities at Faro Airport

The airport is full of all the facilities expected such as a pharmacy, ATMs, currency exchange desks and public telephones. There are disabled access toilets, baby changing facilities and Wifi Internet throughout the airport. Payment for the use of the Internet is made by pre-paid vouchers or by credit card.

There are 100 check-in desks and the airport is signposted very well which makes navigating through it easy. There are eating places before and after security. There are typical Portuguese restaurants which sell local food such as lamb hotpots. There are snack bars and cafes selling baguettes and hot coffee.

What's Close to Faro Airport?

For a small admission fee you can go to see the Igreja do Carmo church which houses the skeletons of over 1,200 monks. The full name for this sight is the Capela dos Ossos.

The Old City of Faro is full of cobbled streets and Moorish buildings from the 18th century. It is well preserved, as are most historical sites in Portugal and allows you to almost step back in time.

The Praia de Faro is the main beach near the town. It stretches for several kilometers meaning there will always be space no matter how busy it can get. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the city with Car Hire Faro Airport.

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