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Transfer from Faro airport to Albufeira

Faro → Albufeira · about 49 km · about 45 min · fixed price €90 per vehicle.

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Faro → Albufeira

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Quick answer · checked 23 Oct 2026

Faro → Albufeira: key facts

Albufeira from Faro Airport (FAO) by private transfer: €90 per car (1–3 people) or €130 per van (4–8), fixed per vehicle and identical to the checkout price. On the road it is 49 km via A 22, roughly 45 min when traffic is light and 45–55 min when it is not.

Meeting point: The driver waits in the arrivals hall of the airport's single terminal, after baggage reclaim and the customs exit, with a sign showing your name. Flight tracking is included, the first hour after landing is free waiting time, and the driver carries your bags to the car.

Albufeira is the Algarve's best-known beach resort, about 40 km west of the airport, with an old town above the Praia do Peneco and the Strip nightlife area. The drive uses the A22 motorway and the N125; the A22 has electronic tolls. Traffic builds in the high season, especially on Friday and Sunday, and the old town streets are narrow and partly pedestrian, so drop-off is at the edge or at the hotel's street.

Albufeira's heart is the old town above Praia do Peneco, with a short tunnel from the main street to the beach and a small fishing boat area. Praia dos Pescadores is the town beach, and the bars and nightlife are concentrated in the Strip area at Oura, to the east. Hotels extend along the cliffs towards Praia da Oura and the Montechoro district. Beaches here are busiest from July to September. The old town is hilly, with steps between levels, so luggage is a consideration.

Price
€90 per car (1–3) · €130 per van (4–8)
Distance
49 km by road
Driving time
45 min, 45–55 min at busy times
Pickup
FAO arrivals hall, name sign
Included
flight tracking, 60 min free waiting, luggage, free cancellation up to 24 h before

Sources (checked 23 Oct 2026): road distance and driving time: Google Maps.

Route · fixed price

Fixed price by group size

Price per vehicle, not per person. Luggage and child seats in the booking.

Car (1–3 passengers)
€90
per vehicle, not per person
Van (4–8 passengers)
€130
per vehicle, not per person
The route
Distance: 49 km
Travel time: 45 min

What this price includes

No asterisks, no surcharges on arrival.

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Flight tracking
Flight delayed? We wait — 60 min free after landing.
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Driver with a name sign
Waits in arrivals, helps with the luggage.
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Luggage included
A suitcase and a carry-on per person, no surcharge.
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Free cancellation
Up to 24 h before the ride — full refund.
FAO

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How it works

From booking to back seat in 60 seconds

No queues, no language barrier — just a relaxed ride at a fixed price from the moment you land.

1

Book online

Pick your destination, date and number of passengers, then pay securely online by card. We confirm by email within 30 minutes.

2

We meet you in arrivals

Your driver waits at the FAO arrivals exit holding a sign with your name. He helps with the luggage and speaks fluent English.

3

A comfortable ride

A clean, comfortable car, checked before every ride. Bottled water, Wi-Fi and child seats on request. You pay online in advance by card.

Your driver

Real local drivers — not an anonymous app

Every driver is hand-picked and knows Faro and the roads around it.

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Rui
16 years' experience
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26 years' experience
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Exactly what every transfer includes — no asterisks, no hidden extras.

Base price
from €35
Ride from Faro · fixed price
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Luggage
included
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Flight tracking
included
👨‍✈️
Driver
Name sign
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Water
included
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Child seat
+€10
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Extra stop
+€10
Why ShuttleHero

The details that make the difference

Four small things that matter a lot after a long flight.

Fixed price guaranteed

The price shown when you book is the final price. No surcharges for traffic and no surprises on arrival.

Flight tracking included

We track your flight live and move the pickup if it is delayed. The first 60 minutes after landing are free.

Meet & greet in arrivals

Your driver waits inside the terminal holding a sign with your name — no hunting for your phone in the rain at 11 pm. He helps with the bags.

24/7 personal support

A real person on WhatsApp, around the clock. Change of time, lost luggage? Sorted in minutes.

FAQ

Questions about this route

How long is the drive from Faro Airport (FAO) to Albufeira?

About 49 km via A 22: 45 min with clear roads, 45–55 min in heavy traffic. The price stays €90 per car either way.

Where exactly does the driver wait at FAO?

The driver waits in the arrivals hall of the airport's single terminal, after baggage reclaim and the customs exit, with a sign showing your name.

Is there a bus from Faro airport to Albufeira?

Yes, line 16 is listed to Albufeira bus terminal, and a seasonal Aerobus (line 56) runs in the tourist season; times and fares vary by operator.

Do I need to pay tolls on the A22?

The A22 uses electronic tolls with no booths; the fare for your journey is handled by the driver.

Is €90 the price per person?

No — that is the price for the whole car for up to 3 people. For 4–8 people the van costs €130, also per vehicle.

Can the price go up?

No. The price shown when you book is the final price — no surcharges for traffic, airport fees or luggage.

Can I cancel?

Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before the ride — you get a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded.

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