Luxury Poolside Apartment, Lagos

Getting to Lagos from Faro Airport (FAO)

Lagos is approximately 90 km west of Faro Airport, with a typical journey time of around 1 hour by road. There are several ways to travel, depending on your preferences for comfort, flexibility and budget.

Please note:

Full property address details, directions and check-in information will be shared with you after your booking is confirmed.

By Car (Self-Drive)

Hiring a car offers the most flexibility if you plan to explore the Algarve.

• From Faro Airport, follow signs for the A22 motorway (Via do Infante) towards Portimão / Lagos
• Continue on the A22 for approximately 85 km
• Take the exit for Lagos and follow signs towards the town centre and surrounding beach areas

The journey typically takes around 1 hour, depending on traffic.

By Bus

Direct Airport Bus (Seasonal)

• Aerobus Route 56 operates between Faro Airport and Lagos
• Runs seasonally (typically May–October) with limited daily departures
• Journey time: approx. 1 hour 55 minutes
• Drops off at Lagos Bus Station, centrally located

Bus via Faro City

• Take the local bus from Faro Airport to Faro city centre
• From Faro Bus Station, take an express bus to Lagos
• Total journey time: approx. 2–2.5 hours
• Services are less frequent, especially at weekends

Public transport can be economical but may involve waiting times and connections.

By Train

• Travel from Faro Airport to Faro Train Station by taxi or local bus
• Take a regional train from Faro to Lagos
• Journey time: approx. 1 hour 45 minutes
• Trains typically run every few hours

From Lagos Train Station, most accommodation is a short taxi ride or walk.

Private Airport Transfer (Recommended)

For the most comfortable, stress-free arrival, we recommend booking a private airport transfer.

• Door-to-door service from Faro Airport to your accommodation
• Journey time: approx. 1 hour
• Ideal for families, groups, late arrivals or guests with luggage

Algarve Rental Transfers

We offer our own reliable, professional airport transfer service, tailored to our guests’ arrival times and property locations.

• Fixed pricing
• Flight tracking for delays
• Meet & greet at arrivals
• Direct drop-off at your accommodation

Booking in advance ensures a smooth start to your stay and avoids queues or availability issues at the airport.