Faro Airport Taxis

Private transfers from Faro Airport

Faro Airport Taxis operates a private transport service between Faro Airport and addresses throughout the Algarve, as well as destinations in southern Spain and Gibraltar. The company presents itself as an official supplier of taxi transfers from the airport (FAO) and offers a meet & greet service with luggage assistance for both arrivals and departures.

The service is based on exclusive vehicles —taxis, minibuses and coaches— with English-speaking drivers, and is marketed as private, direct transport, not shared with other passengers. Booking is done online with immediate confirmation and no sign-in required.

Fleet and equipment

The fleet is sized to suit different group sizes and luggage requirements. Among the included features are free WiFi on board and booster and baby seats at no extra cost. The company describes its service as diligent and punctual, with a value-for-money ratio it considers advantageous.

Destinations and coverage

The site details an extensive list of destinations in the Algarve, including Albufeira, Alvor, Armacao de Pera, Carvoeiro, Faro, Lagos, Monte Gordo, Olhos de Agua, Oura, Portimao, Praia da Luz, Praia da Rocha, Quarteira, Quinta do Lago, Tavira, Vale do Lobo and Vilamoura. Coverage also extends to towns in the Alentejo such as Beja, Evora, Mertola, Porto Covo and Vila Nova de Milfontes.

In addition, the company operates transfers to southern Spain —Andalusia and destinations near the Portuguese border— and to Gibraltar, including towns such as Seville, Huelva, Isla Canela, Islantilla, Ayamonte, Cadiz, Jerez de la Frontera, Malaga, Marbella, Tarifa, Algeciras, Conil de la Frontera, El Portil, El Rompido, Isla Cristina, Isla del Moral, Lepe, Matalascanas, Mazagon, Nuevo Portil, Punta Umbria and Torremolinos. There are also routes to Lisbon, both to the airport and to the city.

Indicative prices and how it works

The site's catalogue shows fixed fares per transfer, not per passenger, with different prices for vehicles of up to 4 passengers and 5 to 8 passengers. As an example, the transfer to Albufeira is listed at €39 for up to 4 passengers and €51 for 5-8 passengers (46 km, 40 minutes); Vilamoura, Quarteira, Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo appear at €34 and €44 respectively (24 km, 30-35 minutes); Lagos at €80 and €91 (82 km, 60 minutes); and Sagres at €135 and €162 (120 km, 90 minutes). The company states that payment can be made online or on arrival.

The site notes that nearly 90% of passengers landing at Faro head to Albufeira, Vilamoura, Lagos or other popular Algarve destinations, and that almost all of them prefer to pre-book a private taxi for their arrival and departure transfers.

Meet & greet service and booking

The company offers a meet & greet service with luggage assistance, professional drivers and an online booking process that allows you to select the number of adults and children (under 12 years old) and get prices and immediate confirmation. The site also includes a comparison section between private and public taxis, as well as help and contact information.