Airports near Albufeira
FAO・PRM・XRY
What airports are closest to Albufeira?
Faro International Airport (FAO) is the most convenient hub for travelers, situated 25.9 km from the city center, with taxis and ride-sharing reaching Albufeira in about 40 minutes. For those arriving via Portimao Airport (PRM), which is located in a neighboring city 30.2 km away, a taxi provides a quick, though costly, trip in roughly 30 minutes. Meanwhile, international travelers flying into Jerez Airport (XRY) in Spain face a significantly longer journey of 197.8 km, requiring approximately 3 hours 20 minutes by car or private transfer. Each airport serves distinct needs, with Faro offering the best regional connectivity, while the more remote Spanish option is typically reserved for those with specific regional travel plans. Regardless of your chosen arrival point, local transport options ensure you can reach your destination effectively. and book hotels in Albufeira
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Airports near Albufeira: FAO, PRM and XRY.
Airports Near Albufeira: Key Information
Number of airports in Albufeira
0
Closest airport to the city center
Faro International Airport (FAO)
Distance
25.9 km
Fastest arrival time
30 minutes - 40 minutes
Airport with the cheapest transport
Portimao Airport (PRM)
Compare domestic and international airports near Albufeira.
Faro International Airport
Distance: 25.9 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Aerobus VAMUS
Cheapest
40 minutes - 50 minutes
EUR 8-11
Budget
Airport Taxi
Fastest
35 minutes - 45 minutes
EUR 45-60
Comfort
Uber / Bolt
35 minutes - 45 minutes
EUR 30-50
Balanced
Portimao Airport
Distance: 30.2 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
VAMUS Regional Bus
Cheapest
55 minutes - 1 hour 10 minutes
EUR 3-10
Budget
Local Taxi
Fastest
30 minutes - 40 minutes
EUR 60-75
Comfort
Rideshare
30 minutes - 45 minutes
EUR 35-55
Balanced
Jerez Airport
Distance: 197.8 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Long-Distance Coach
Cheapest
5 hours 30 minutes - 6 hours 40 minutes
EUR 24-60
Budget
Car Rental
Fastest
3 hours 10 minutes - 3 hours 30 minutes
EUR 50-90
Speed
Private Transfer
3 hours 10 minutes - 3 hours 40 minutes
EUR 250-400
Comfort
Compare 3 airports near Albufeira
Airport Guide
Compare 3 airports near Albufeira
For the vast majority of travelers, Faro International Airport (FAO) is the primary and most convenient gateway to the region. While it serves the nearby city of Faro, it is the standard hub for international travelers visiting Albufeira and offers the most consistent transport infrastructure. Portimao Airport (PRM) is a secondary facility serving the nearby city of Portimao; it is closer in distance for certain types of private travel but lacks the robust international flight capacity and high-frequency public transport links found at Faro. Finally, Jerez Airport (XRY) serves the nearby city of Jerez de la Frontera in Spain and is quite distant, making it a viable option only if you have specific business in Spain or find highly discounted fares. Generally, we recommend arriving at Faro for the best balance of flight availability and transport ease, while local transfers are best managed by pre-booking if you seek a fixed price.
Hotels near Albufeira airport
Breakfast
43 Reviews
Areias de São João Albufeira|2.16km from city center
A Cozy Getaway with a Few Quirks
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Block C in a wonderful location near the beach. My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our time there, as the bedroom was spacious and beautifully designed. However, there were a few quirks that left us slightly puzzled.
Locating the signage for the establishment proved to be a small challenge, but it added a sense of adventure to our experience.
Unfortunately, the air conditioning in our room left something to be desired. It struggled to keep the temperature comfortably cool, and we often found ourselves feeling a bit hot. It would be great if this aspect could be improved to ensure a more comfortable stay.
Nevertheless, spending evenings on the balcony was a delightfully cozy and relaxed experience. The ambiance was inviting and lent itself to unwinding after a day of exploration. The surrounding garden and environment added to the overall charm, and we truly appreciated the pleasant surroundings.
I highly recommend visiting this place for a minimum stay of 2 to 3 days. Anything less would make the trip feel rushed, as there is so much to explore and enjoy. Despite the minor quirks, our overall experience was enjoyable and memorable. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have stayed here and would gladly return for another visit.FromUS$62
Very Good110 Reviews
Albufeira Centro Albufeira|0.47km from city center
We are glad that we booked this hotel. The beach view was breathtaking and remarkable. Not to mention its excellent location where the old town cobbled street is just right in front of the hotel. We particularly enjoyed the breakfast where they offered great selections and indeed one of the best breakfasts we've tried in our Portugal trip. Hotel staff were mostly friendly, especially those in the restaurant, except for the housekeeping staff who refused to give us extra drinking water on the next morning even before we checked out.FromUS$263
Good55 Reviews
Albufeira|1.42km from city center
Fantastic ten stars super attentive staff I was with 3 children and they managed to provide an excellent location for the apartment. I strongly recommend. To be repeated next year without a doubt. Congratulations are all.FromUS$82
Great106 Reviews
Sao Rafael Beach Albufeira|3.23km from city center
Very beautiful hotel. Excellent accueil i'ai même été surclassée. Piscine et spa super. Access also to a beach from the hotel. I'll come back !FromUS$247
Good63 Reviews
Areias de São João Albufeira|1.83km from city center
The balcony can see a beautiful beach, not many tourists in the off-season. The rooms are slightly older and overall a good holiday choice.FromUS$173
Family friendly
Very Good72 Reviews
Albufeira|0.51km from city center
Overall, the hotel is not bad.
But the WiFi requires additional payment and is not cheap. This should be unacceptableFromUS$91
Very Good110 Reviews
Albufeira|1.93km from city center
This apartment is very nice and location is perfect. But one thing this apartment we already told on reception I have no car you give me apartments near by but they are ignored me. Am recommending to apartment owners they need transportation system in this apartment.FromUS$80
Very Good74 Reviews
Areias de São João Albufeira|1.16km from city center
One issue that needs addressing: sun bed reservations. There’s a sign stating guests can’t reserve sun beds, but it wasn’t enforced at all. We regularly saw beds left “reserved” for hours while no one was using them, which made it frustrating for other guests trying to find a spot by the pool.
The main restaurant was decent but light on options for children who don’t eat large portions. A simple plain cheese and tomato pizza (no herbs or garlic) would go a long way for fussy younger eaters.
The nightly entertainment could use some work — it felt slow-paced and wasn’t very engaging.
Finally, a special thank you to Carlos on reception — he went above and beyond helping me sort out an issue with my laptop during the stay. That kind of service really stood out.FromUS$122
Very Good77 Reviews
Sesmarias Albufeira|3.9km from city center
Hotel in general pleasant, the large rooms with a simple but beautiful design! The rest of the hotel needed new decor to fit with the rooms! The area is quiet with beach nearby! In improving cleaning, we noticed several mosquitoes dead on the wall when we arrived that could have been cleaned and did not!FromUS$133
Very Good58 Reviews
Albufeira|0.68km from city center
Lovely hotel will be back, absolutely spotless very friendly beds very comfortable will definitely be returning to this hotel FromUS$105
5 star
Very Good62 Reviews
Montechoro Albufeira|2.12km from city center
Located in Albufeira, Jupiter Albufeira Hotel - Family & Fun - All Inclusive 24h is within a 10-minute drive of Praia dos Alemães and Albufeira Old Town Square. This all-inclusive hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Oura Beach and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Falesia Beach.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor pools, a complimentary water park, and an outdoor tennis court. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.Enjoy local and international cuisine at Montechoro, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge, the swim-up bar, or one of 2 poolside bars. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 408 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.Very Good49 Reviews
Areias de São João Albufeira|2.17km from city center
Very good location, needs a little refresh but very good you can eat and use partner hotelsFromUS$89
Very Good94 Reviews
Sesmarias Albufeira|3.06km from city center
We spent a nice week there. The family room was huge and very clean. Beds very good. What was super nervous that you had to stand before the dining room at every meal. The staff was friendly, but not from the speciality...Furthermore, it was not possible to get anything other than water or coffee in the night until breakfast ... The pool bar, Where drinks and food were offered overnight, it could have been cleaner and cleaner. The hotel is good, but definitely not 5Sterne hotel.FromUS$204
Great25 Reviews
Sesmarias Albufeira|4.89km from city center
On the night of the stay, the hotel assigned the room I booked W residence to another guest. When I checked in, I was assigned to the W hotel room booked by the guest. During Easter, the room price difference was about 200 euros per night. The corresponding room level, the halfboard meal booked was not available. The information such as the number of breakfast names and other information is wrong. I went to the restaurant to eat and people said that there was no record of us before I found the problem. Many people at the front desk of the hotel have a very good attitude. ”when ever, what ever” (anytime, anywhere, whatever you ask) This is their slogan. If you really encounter a problem, it is not this solution. On our way to dinner, a man in charge (later learned the name Diogo, I hope you don’t meet him) came up and asked if we needed to change the room. We considered that because we had a baby, we had stayed for one night, and we said that we didn’t have to change the room. At that time, he did not explain the real meaning of not changing the room, such as whether the difference would be refunded or whether there was corresponding compensation. Since we were in the process of dinner, we did not ask at the table. In their restaurant, which is said to be very stylish, it seems to be called paper moon. I feel that things have not been clearly dealt with properly. After dinner, I went to the front desk to find them to show my will. I can not change the room, but the price difference still hopes to be refunded. It doesn't matter to me to live in different room types. They said in person that they could communicate through my booking platform, telling me not to worry, everything will be take care of (still from Diogo!) At the same time, I started communicating with the customer service of Trip.com , and Trip.com I started email exchanges with the hotel simultaneously, from the relay given to me by Trip.com . It means that W side (Diogo's upper level, Yohann) does not approve my request to refund the difference, because I have already agreed not to change the room (meaning that it also means that I have waived any form of compensation). I have not mentioned that I have asked many times in person and many of their personnel to follow up and deal with the refund of the difference. It is a kind of attitude that I do not suffer and I do not apologize. Trip.com Many exclusive customer service has been tracking the progress, and it lasted for about four days and there is still no conclusion. I am very satisfied with Trip.com in the middle. I have been actively communicating. On the one hand, I don't want to suffer, and on the other hand, I am a ** glittering partner. But the other party is biting to death and not accepting the account. In the end, Trip.com offered to refund me 300 euros. I agreed and I was too lazy to toss. All processes here are recorded and emailed as evidence. Conclusion: This W hotel service staff management staff is too broken, and it is the kind of broken character, looking at your eyes in front of you, lying! ! ! Don't stop. The day we left, there were hundreds of Jews, they packed the hotel, so that the other Bar that our halfboard was going to try was closed, and we still booked with the front desk. In the end, during the stay, I ate at the same restaurant. The menu was fixed. It was about 5-6 main course. We stayed for three days and ate it all. We couldn't help but say that it was a bit helpless. Their halfboard is an extra dinner, no extra drinks, afternoon tea, etc., and indicates that ”depending on the reception of the restaurant”, be sure to read the instructions carefully! That is to say, you can eat lunch or dinner, where to eat, you can basically not decide! Others are okay, the price is there, but it is not awkward to meet people, for the later ones to be warned.FromUS$530
Outstanding7 Reviews
Galé Guia|5.26km from city center
The 5-star Vila Joya features a Two Michelin Star Restaurant and scenic Ocean views. The award-winning resort features two outdoor pools, spa facilities and a golf academy, offering customized training.The luxurious guest rooms feature a Moorish-inspired design and offer balconies overlooking the coast. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a cable TV, a mini-bar, and a CD/DVD player. Free WiFi is also available.Vila Joya Spa offers various therapies and features a sauna, a steam bath and an outdoor hot tub. Guests of Vila Joya can also relax at the hotel’s garden or terrace and enjoy the landscape.Vila Joya’s prestigious restaurant was ranked in San Pellegrino's World´s 50 Best Restaurants. It proposes a set menu of Mediterranean seafood with high-quality French haute cuisine, using fresh local ingredients from the Algarve markets.Hotel Vila Joya is located next to Praia de Galé beach and is less than 25 mi away from Faro Airport. A private limousine transfer, to and from the airport, is available for an extra fee. Free on-site parking is possible.FAQs
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Which airport is the closest to Albufeira?
The nearest airport to Albufeira is Faro International Airport (FAO), about 25.9 km away.Portimao Airport (PRM) (30.2 km) and Jerez Airport (XRY) (197.8 km).
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How long does it take to get from Albufeira to the airport?
Getting from Albufeira to Faro International Airport (FAO) takes about 35 minutes - 45 minutes.
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How do I get to Albufeira?
We recommend flying into Faro International Airport (FAO), which is approximately 25.9 km away. The fastest mode of transportation is Airport Taxi, reaching downtown in about 35 minutes - 45 minutes.
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How many airports does Albufeira have?
Albufeira has 3 airports: Faro International Airport (FAO), Portimao Airport (PRM) and Jerez Airport (XRY).