The  Faro Airport , located 6 km (4 miles) outside of Faro, is a regional airport that serves Faro and the southern region of Portugal. Many low-cost airlines (such as Easyjet and Virgin Express) and charter flights provide service to Faro. Direct flights to Portugal fly into Lisbon where you can get connecting service to southern Portugal. If you are planning to rent a car, you can pick one up at the airport, as a number of major companies have service desks at the airport, including Budget, Avis, Europcar, and National, among others. If you aren't planning to rent a car, you can get to the city center in around 15 minute by taxi (about an 8 Euro ride). 

If you'd prefer a more scenic way to reach Faro, consider taking the  train or  bus, both travel options offer a stress-free, reliable, and convenient method to get to southern Portugal.