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Faro Airport Tour Guide

Faro airport is situated 4km to the west of faro, Portugal. Summer is the busiest season at the airport; usually from the months of March to October. The airport could be termed as slot coordinated. There are 22 stands, 16 of them are remote, with 60 check-in desks and 36 boarding gates. In 2008, the airport saw 5.4 million passengers through it and the number has increased. The airport first became a hub in March 2010, when Ryanair launched seven of its aircrafts in the airport.

Requirements for Faro airport entry

Once you get to the airport, you require producing a valid passport. A visa is not necessary for tourists or those who come in to the country on business for not more than 90 days. However, if you exceed this period, you are going to be required to get a visa.

Means of transport in Faro

When you are successfully done with the checks and customs at the airport, you are going to need a mode of transport to take you to your destination. There are various means including;

Trains

There isn’t a train station at the airport, so you have to take a bus to get to one. The railway transport between the towns in Portugal is a common type of transport, but it is not as modernized as the one found in Italy.

Buses

At the terminal building, you find Eva bus services and you can board one after clearing with the customs at the airport. The buses operate form the airport to the central Faro.

Taxis

The main airport taxis accommodate about 4 people and luggage and there is a surcharge for the journeys that are between 09.00pm and 6.00am in the morning. Other taxis take about 6 people and their luggage but their charges are quite high. To get the taxis at Faro airport, exit the main terminal building just from the arrival halls and you will get the taxi rank at the right side of the terminal building.

Car rental

Renting a car is one of the best ways of getting to the city and exploring all the spectacular sites. You can access car rental agencies just outside the arrival halls at the airport for fast and convenient services. To find your way to the agencies hire desks, you just have to follow the signs at the airport. Some of the rental companies have put in place very strict rules about renting their cars. For instance, you find that some do not rent cars to all individuals under the age of 23 years. You can also get cheap car hire services online as you make advance bookings.

Departure from Faro airport

There are 63 check in desks at Faro airport and there is always a stable flow of aircraft arriving and departing from the airport all through the day. In the hall of depature, you will find a coffee table and a newspaper shop selling a variety of international newspapers. If you had rented a car you need to arrive two hours prior to your departure so that you can clear all the procedures in time.

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