Overall2.3/10Harder to reach than about 85% of cities
Good to know
Good to Know
- Faro Airport is the closest and most practical airport for Lagos, about 90km away.
- The A22 motorway to Lagos has been free since January 2025, making driving more affordable.
- Pre-book private transfers in advance—peak season rates increase and on-site booking is pricier.
- For budget travelers: bus + train combo (€11 total) is cheapest, though requires airport bus to Faro city first.
- Aerobus (route 56) operates only May-October with 7 daily departures; Nov-April drops to 3 per day.
- Uber/Bolt available but can have very high wait times during peak season (May-October); 'Comfort' tier finds drivers faster.
- Taxis add 20% surcharge for night travel (9pm-6am); arrive prepared if landing outside business hours.
- Train is reliable year-round and scenic; always book in advance during summer.
- Lagos train station is 10-minute walk from old town center; arrivals on the east side of city.
Airport
- No Local Airport
- Yes
Nearest Airport
- Name
- Faro Airport (FAO)
- Distance Km
- 90
- Airport Code
- FAO
- Distance Miles
- 56
- Drive Time Minutes
- 70
- Accessibility Note
- Main international gateway to the Algarve region
Alternative Airports
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
- Distance Km
- 300
- Drive Time Minutes
- 180
Seville Airport (SVQ)
- Distance Km
- 288
- Note
- Sometimes cheaper flights available
Car Rental
Marina Car
- Daily Rate
- €13
- Airport Pickup
- Yes
- Algarve Office
- Yes
- Insurance Per Day
- €5.00
Luzcar
- Daily Rate With Insurance
- €25
- Airport Pickup
- Yes
- One Way Airport To Lagos
- €45
Faro To Lagos Transfers
- Cost
- €80
- Duration Minutes
- 70
- Notes
- Book in advance for best rates; peak season may increase to €90
Shared shuttle transport, approximately 1 hour
- Cost
- €20
- Duration Minutes
- 60
- Cost
- €33
- Duration Minutes
- 70
- Notes
- Fares vary by demand; always cheaper than taxi; high demand at peak times
- Cost
- €85
- Duration Minutes
- 60
- Notes
- Airport rank available; 20% surcharge for night travel (9pm-6am)
Direct service, can get very crowded during peak season
- Cost
- €17
- Duration Minutes
- 115
- Seasonal Note
- May-October: 7 departures daily; November-April: 3 departures daily
- Cost
- €11
- Duration Minutes
- 110
- Notes
- Airport bus (€2.85, 20 min) to Faro city, then train (€8, 2 hours) to Lagos
Highway Info
- Main Route
- A22 motorway
- Toll Status
- Free since January 2025
Train Service
- Cost
- €8.00
- Operator
- Comboios de Portugal (CP)
- To Location
- Lagos Train Station
- From Location
- Faro Train Station
- Daily Services
- 8-10 trains throughout the day
- Last Departure
- 20:50
- Get To Faro Station
- Take bus #16 from airport (€2.85, 20 min) or taxi (€10-15, 20 min)
- Journey Duration Minutes
- 105
- Accessibility Note
- Best option Nov-Apr when Aerobus not operating
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