Summary - Airport Information
Faro Airport is located 2.5 miles west of the Portuguese city of Faro and within easy reach of The Algarve. Your driver can get you to the centre of Faro in just over 10 minutes and to many of The Algarve’s luxurious resorts in under an hour. Alternatively, a helicopter charter service can be used to transport you directly to resorts including Vilamoura and Albufeira.
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How to charter a private flight from Faro Airport
Faro Airport is located on the south coast of Portugal and is sometimes referred to as Algarve Airport, and is used for both private and commercial aviation. The airport has its own Terminal allowing quick, easy and discrete access for private jets. The airport has 2 fixed base operators working from the main terminal.
Faro Airport is ideally located for the many championship golf courses in the area.For private jet charter to or from Faro Airport call Victor on: +44 (0)20 7384 8550.
Facts
Does Faro Airport have private jets?
Yes, Faro Airport supports private jets.Faro Airport Facts
Faro Airport has one runway (10/28). The airport handles around 8.5 million passengers every year.IATA: FAO
ICAO: LPFR
Country: Portugal
Latitude: 37-00-51.93N
Longitude: 007-57-57.28W
Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
Runway Length: 2490 metres
Tarmac Access: No
Slot Restriction: Yes
For private jet hire to or from Faro Airport call Victor on: +44 (0)20 7384 8550.
History
Faro Airport was constructed in the 1960s in response to the demand for tourism on The Algarve. Its convenient location, close to the major resorts of The Algarve, ensured that it quickly became a very popular airport following its official opening in 1965.
To book a private jet to or from Faro Airport call Victor on: +44 (0)20 7384 8550.
Facilities
What facilities are available at Faro Airport?
For aircraft, 2 fixed base operators provide a comprehensive service wrap. Aircraft services include aircraft cleaning and refueling, arrival and departure baggage assistance, domestic and international handling and weather briefings. Faro airport is open from 0600-0000 hrs.
For passengers and crew, a range of facilities are available to ensure a comfortable and relaxing start or end to your journey. Services include a luxury lounge, showers and complimentary newspapers. Other facilities include customs and immigrations liaison and hotel and restaurant reservation.
For late arrivals, or those looking to stay over, more than 15 hotels are conveniently located near to Faro Airport. In addition to the airports close proximity to The Algarve, it is also within a short distance of the Spanish border and a short flight from the Portuguese capital of Lisbon.For private jet charter to or from Faro Airport call Victor on: +44 (0)20 7384 8550.