Page 7 – Visiting Portugal

Buses from Faro Airport to Faro City Centre

Faro, Portugal

Buses from Faro airport to Faro’s city centre are a great way of getting to your accommodation or transfer point in the Algarve while you are visiting Portugal.

Buses that operate between the airport and the city are run by a company called Eva Bus. Their buses are relatively comfortable and have luggage storage areas for larger bags.

Eva buses 14 and 16 run from Faro airport to Avenida da Republica in the city centre. They depart from a bus stop outside of the main terminal building, so they are easy to find when you come out of the baggage claim area.

Buses from Faro airport to the Faro city centre take around 20 minutes to reach the city, making the trip quick and convenient. From Avenida da Republica you can easily transfer to the Faro bus or train station to get to destinations further afield in the Algarve.

Buses from Faro airport to the Faro city centre run up to three times an hour in the peak summer season and a bit less frequently in the off-season. Bus departures do not always sick to the timetable, be patient as you wait. Tickets cost 1.65 euros each way. Alternatives to bus transport include taxis and car hire at Faro airport.

Taxis from Porto Airport to the City

Porto, Portugal

Taxis from Porto airport to the Porto city center are the fastest and most convenient way to get to your accommodation, meeting, or other destination in Porto or Vila Nova de Gaia. There is a taxi rank conveniently located just outside of the arrivals hall at the airport.

A good alternative to the Porto metro, taxis are convenient for people traveling with heavy bags or who need to get to Porto quickly after their flight to Portugal lands at Francisco Sa Carneiro (OPO) airport. They are also a good choice for people that land late at night or early in the morning when other modes of transport are not operating.

The airport is located just 15 kilometers north of the city center, so taxis from Porto airport to the Porto city center are quick and fares are relatively inexpensive. A taxi from the airport to the city costs 20 to 30 euros and all taxis are metered. The ultimate fare depends on where in the city you are going.

Additionally, on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and evenings from 21:00 to 6:00, a 20% surcharge applies to all fares. This will be automatically calculated by the taxi meter.

The amount of time it takes to travel by taxi from Porto airport to the Porto city center varies depending on traffic. On average it takes 20 to 30 minutes to reach destinations in the heart of the city. Destinations in Vila Nova de Gaia take slightly longer, as they are located south of Porto across the Douro River.

Metro from Porto Airport to the City

Porto, Portugal

The metro from Porto Airport to the Porto city center is the easiest way to get from your flight to Portugal to your hotel, hostel, or other accommodation in Porto.

The metro is relatively new and trains are quick, clean, and reliable. It is a great option for people traveling with light luggage or those that want to save money by not taking a taxi. It is also convenient for those that are staying in hotels near metro stations in the city.

You can follow a few simple steps to take the metro from Porto airport to the Porto city center. First, when you exit customs at Porto Airport, follow the signs to the Porto metro.

The Porto metro’s Violet line takes visitors right from Porto Airport to the Porto city center. The metro ride takes around 45 minutes and costs 3.80 euros.

You can buy a metro ticket or Andante Card at the machines in the tunnel below the train platform. If you plan to take the metro again during your stay, it might make sense to buy an Andante Card for 1 day or more. If not, just buy a regular ticket to take the metro from Porto Airport to the Porto city center.