Faro Airport is just 4kms from the main city area and although it is small, the city of Faro is certainly worth a visit. Faro airport is the gateway to the Algarve region in Portugal, and being the only airport in the region, Faro Airport is a vital point of entry within this area. It is also located close to the A22 toll-free highway that offers connections to Lisbon and Spain.
Faro Airport is a relatively small, but quite busy airport, handling a large number of flights from the UK as well as many flights from various other European Countries.
Faro airport is especially busy during the summer season, as between May and October tourists flock to the Algarve for its beaches and great golf.
Faro Weather
The Algarve is very popular with tourists from all over the world. This is partly to do with the wonderful weather in Faro which consists of mild winters and hot summers. Summers in Faro see a warm to hot climate and between June and September, temperatures regularly stay above 26°C. This period enjoys fairly dry weather, being virtually rain free. September and October stay pleasantly mild and by day, temperatures rarely stray far from 23-24°C. The climate tends to be at its wettest from late October to early March, and blue skies are often partly hidden by intermittent grey clouds at this time of the year.
Please see the link below for a current weather forecast:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2268339
Disabled Facilities at Faro Airport
There are services helping disabled people at Faro Airport such as ramps, lifts, toilets specially designed for the disabled. Reserved parking spaces are also available opposite the terminal. For more information on assistance for people with reduced mobility, please visit the official Faro Airport Website
Money and Communication Facilities at Faro Airport
The Banco Totta e Acores is present within the airport terminal and there are ATMs in departures and arrivals public and restricted areas. If you would like to exchange currency, there is a bureau de change located within the airport terminal, as well.
Restaurants at Faro Airport
There are only a small number of places to get something to eat and drink at Faro Airport. You can find a list of restaurants at Faro airport on this link.
Shopping at Faro Airport
There are a small number of shops at Faro Airport. In the main departure hall you will find a sweet shop, a bar selling alcoholic drinks, a coffee shop and Relay newsagents that sells all the main daily newspapers from many countries around the world. In the main departures lounge you can also find airport shops selling perfumes, cigarettes and Travelshopping by LFP selling all the usual duty free goods. For a list of shops at Faro airport you can visit this link.
Business facilities at Faro Airport
If you wish to hold a meeting while at the airport, there is a conference room that can host up to 65 people. The room is fully equipped with telephone, fax, TV and video facilities.
Other Faro Airport facilites
There is a post office in the public area, and there are pharmacies in the departures and public areas of Faro Airport. Faro Airport also offers a left luggage service, plus there is a baggage protection/wrapping service in the public area.