The modern terminal building at Faro Airport Portugal (FAO) is the first thing that you will notice when arriving here. Its colourful design fits in perfectly with the surrounding area. The airport has one runway with jets usually landing from the sea because of the surrounding landscape. One terminal building serves all passenger routes. Car hire at Faro Airport Portugal (FAO) is located close to the Arrivals hall.

Departures and arrivals are all in one building, and there are 63 check-in counters open all day. Luggage trolleys are available from outside the terminal building or a porter services is on offer to assist with bags. A post office is located inside the building along with a bank, and an ATM.

Cheap car hire at Faro Airport Portugal (FAO) is the most convenient way to travel around the Algave. The charming town of Faro is only a short five mile drive away. Taxis can be found to the far left of the terminal building and have set charges to certain destinations close to Faro. Buses stop outside the terminal building and transfer passengers to Faro and other surrounding towns.

If small coffee shops are your thing then you will not be disappointed as there are many doted all over the public and restricted areas. Airside there is a little snack bar open on the viewing terrace where you can watch planes land and take off. There are three restaurants airside to choose from, all offering European food.

In the terminal close to the Arrivals hall is an information counter for passenger help. A meeting point is situated close to this as are the nine car rental kiosks. Outside there are four car parks: short stay parking is found close to the terminal building and also caters for disabled parking.