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Faro Airport to Vilamoura

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Sedan
Sedan Up to 4 passengers with hand luggage.
— 12:00 2 passengers — —
From — Whole car · tolls and taxes in Book now, pay later See prices →
Free cancellationUntil 24 hours before, refunded in full
No card todayCharged 48 hours before you travel, on most trips
Flight trackedLand late and the driver waits, free
Licensed driversInsurance and licence checked by us

At a glance

Price
from €34.39per vehicle, not per person
Payment
Book now, pay latercard charged 48 h before pick-up
Drive time
27 min23.6 km
Vehicles
Up to 16 passengersSedan – Minibus 16
Free waiting
60 minafter landing, flight tracked
Cancellation
Freeuntil 24 h before pick-up
Luggage
1 suitcase + 1 bagper passenger, included
Drivers
LicensedInsurance and licence checked by us

€34.39 is the whole price of a private Sedan for up to 4 passengers — the same price you pay at checkout for a daytime pick-up. Not a per-person price, not a shared shuttle, and not a smaller car than the one in the table.

Prices from Faro Airport to Vilamoura

Vehicle Passengers Suitcases Price
SedanSkoda Superb, Toyota Camry or similar 43 €34.39
Premium SedanMercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar 44 €52.13
VanMercedes Vito, VW Caravelle or similar 66 €45.30
Large VanMercedes V-Class, Ford Tourneo or similar 88 €50.34
Minibus 12Mercedes Sprinter or similar · or 2 vans 1212 €125.85
Minibus 16Mercedes Sprinter or similar · or 2 vans 1616 €125.82

Price per vehicle, not per person, fixed when you book: tolls, taxes, flight tracking and 60 minutes of waiting included. Prices updated on 1 November 2026.

What is included

The journey

Vilamoura is built around the marina and the golf courses, and the resorts spread out over a few kilometres. The marina is the reference point most drivers use.

Arriving at Faro Airport

Faro Airport serves the whole Algarve, and most passengers are not going to Faro itself. Everything west — Albufeira, Vilamoura, Lagos — is on the A22 motorway. Arrivals is a single hall and the meeting point is straight through customs.

How long it really takes

Maps says 27 minutes. That is the driving. Door to door from the moment you land is a different number, and it is the one worth planning around.

1
Taxi and disembark10–15 min
2
Passport controlNone inside Schengen. 15–45 min from outside it.
3
Baggage reclaim10–25 min with hold luggage
4
Finding your driver2–5 min. Your name on a sign.
5
The drive27 min

Realistically, 57 to 102 minutes after landing. If someone is waiting for you, that is the number to give them.

When to book

Booking early costs the same as booking late — the price does not move. What moves is whether there is a car left.

A week aheadJuly, August, Fridays and Saturdays. The busiest arrivals of the year.
As soon as you have the flightGroups of five or more. Vans and minibuses go first, always.
Two or three daysLanding between 23:00 and 06:00. Fewer drivers are working.
The day before is fineEverything else. The same morning usually works too.

Cancellation is free until 24 hours before, so booking early costs you nothing if the plan changes.

Before you land

One terminal, and the busiest Saturdays in PortugalPeak summer Saturdays at Faro are the busiest arrivals in the country. The terminal is single and simple, but the hall gets full. Your driver waits with your name at the arrivals exit.
The A22 is toll-free since January 2025The Via do Infante carries no tolls, which makes the whole Algarve quicker and cheaper to reach than it was. Any remaining road charge is inside your fixed price.
Portuguese TVDE and taxi licensingEvery driver holds a TVDE or taxi licence issued by IMT. We check the licence and the insurance before a company takes its first ride.
Most passengers are not going to FaroAlmost everything is west on the A22 — Albufeira, Vilamoura, Lagos. Resorts spread over several kilometres, so give the hotel name and not just the town. It is the single most common cause of a late arrival.

FAQ

How long does it take to get from Faro Airport to Vilamoura?

About 27 minutes for the 23.6 km, outside peak traffic. Your driver knows the route and follows the flight, so a delayed landing moves the pick-up rather than costing you the transfer.

How much is a transfer from Faro Airport to Vilamoura?

From €34.39 for up to four passengers, and €45.30 for a group of five or six in a van. The price is fixed when you book — tolls and taxes included, nothing added at the end.

What happens if my flight is late?

We track the flight number you give us. The driver waits and adjusts to the actual landing time, with 60 minutes of free waiting after the plane touches down.

Where do I meet the driver at Faro Airport?

In the arrivals hall after you clear customs. The day before your trip we send you the driver's name, phone number and vehicle, and they contact you with the exact spot.

Can I cancel?

Free up to 24 hours before pick-up, refunded in full. On many routes you can also book without paying and we only charge the card 48 hours before you travel.

Is the transfer private or shared?

Private. The vehicle is for your group only: no other passengers and no other stops on the way to Vilamoura.

Is the price per person or per vehicle?

Per vehicle. One price covers everyone in it, up to the seats of the vehicle you choose.

Which car will I get?

It depends on the size of your group. Sedan: Skoda Superb, Toyota Camry or similar; Premium Sedan: Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar; Van: Mercedes Vito, VW Caravelle or similar; Large Van: Mercedes V-Class, Ford Tourneo or similar; Minibus 12: Mercedes Sprinter or similar · or 2 vans; Minibus 16: Mercedes Sprinter or similar · or 2 vans. These are examples: we do not guarantee a particular make or model, but we do guarantee enough seats and enough space for normal luggage.

How much luggage can I take?

One suitcase and one piece of hand luggage per passenger is included. Skis or a snowboard, a golf bag, a surfboard or a bicycle: add them when you book, so a vehicle with room for them is sent (there is a small charge, shown before you pay). An unusual number of ordinary bags: tell us in the notes.

Can I get a child seat?

Yes. Choose it when you book: infant seat (0–12 months), child seat (1–4 years) or booster seat (4–12 years). There is a small charge per seat, shown before you pay. Where the law requires a child seat, travelling without one is not possible.

Who will drive me?

A licensed local transport company that works with Airportlink. We check its operating licence and insurance before it can take bookings, and again when they expire. The day before, you receive the driver's name, phone number and vehicle.

Can I book the return from Vilamoura to the airport?

Yes. Add the return when you book, or book it on its own later, also at a fixed price. For pick-ups away from the airport the driver waits 15 minutes free from the booked time.

When do I pay?

When you book, or — on many transfers — later: you book without paying, your card is stored securely with Stripe and charged 48 hours before pick-up. You are told the exact amount and date when you book.

Can I contact you before I travel?

Yes. Message us on WhatsApp at +1 951 579 7412 — for a price, a change to your booking or anything about the trip — or email support@airportlink.app.

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