Faro news

The Portugal News3d ago

The Algarve adventure began today with an arrival at Faro Airport at 9:35am, following a easyJet flight from Luton. The flight arrived on schedule, but the passengers were soon faced with an unexpectedly lengthy wait at border control.

Algarve Daily News4d ago

easyJet cabin crew have approved strike action from 2 to 6 October and again from 19 to 23 December, with around 500 scheduled flights expected to be affected during the first strike period.

Algarve Daily News6d ago

Biometric checks for all passengers arriving in Portugal from outside the Schengen area have been running for a week, with the process operating smoothly at most Portuguese airports, with Faro the notable exception.

The Portugal News15 Sept

Passengers flying from Faro Airport may want to allow a little extra time for security. 

Portugal Resident14 Sept

Faro Airport is experiencing the greatest pressure in Portugal from the introduction of mandatory biometric border checks, although police say the new system is generally operating without major disruption. Since The post Faro Airport under most pressure as full biometric checks begin appeared first on Portugal Residen

Algarve Daily News9 Sept

A technical failure affecting the UK’s air traffic control system led to the cancellation today of nine flights between London and Portuguese airports, among at least 250 flights disrupted across the UK.

Portugal Resident3 Sept

The child of the British woman stabbed to death, allegedly by her partner, in Albufeira on Tuesday evening has been recovering from injuries in Faro Hospital as relatives take flights The post British child who witnessed murder in Albufeira aparthotel turns 4 in hospital appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News26 Aug

It was around 11 o’clock last night when a flight from Edinburgh arrived at Faro Airport, and we wanted to show you what the new EES machines were actually like in practice.

The Portugal News16 Aug

Arriving at Faro Airport and through border control in less than five minutes — even with three flights arriving within the same ten-minute period.

The Portugal News13 Aug

Passengers arriving at Faro Airport in the Algarve have enjoyed a particularly smooth start to the day, with no queues visible in the arrivals lounge this morning.

The Portugal News13 Aug

Besides the announcement that Mohammed bin Salman would spend some time in Madeira, the Royal Saudi Arabian aeroplanes are parked at Faro Airport.

The Portugal News4 Aug

Passengers arriving at Faro Airport experienced a smooth and efficient journey through arrivals on Tuesday afternoon, with one traveller reporting that border procedures took less than five minutes.

The Portugal News3 Aug

If you’re wondering what the nonstop Faro to Newark flight is actually like… 

The Portugal News30 Jul

The Roman ruins of Milreu in Estoi (Faro) will feature a new visitor route as part of a project that includes relocating blocks from the ancient temple to improve their interpretation, the University of the Algarve (UAlg) has revealed.

The Portugal News23 Jul

Travellers departing from Faro Airport at 8:40am this morning experienced a quick and efficient journey through the departure process. 

The Portugal News22 Jul

The debate surrounding rising vacation costs in the Algarve has taken on a new dimension following statements by Gonçalo Rebelo de Almeida, who, in an interview with Jornal de Negócios and Antena 1, rejected the notion that the region has become prohibitively expensive.

Portugal Resident21 Jul

Around 17,000 people attended the 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally, with organisers declaring this year’s four-day event a success and confirming it will return from July 15 to 18, 2027. The post Faro bike rally attracts 17,000 visitors appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News21 Jul

Around 17,000 people participated in the 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally, which ended today in the Algarve city, with the organisation making a positive assessment and revealing the dates for the next edition, in 2027.

The Portugal News20 Jul

The switch from diesel trains to trams on the Algarve railway line represents a "clear improvement" for regional mobility, but it is necessary to move forward with connections to Spain and Faro airport, the PSD argued.

Portugal Resident20 Jul

The Algarve’s railway should be connected to Faro Airport and neighbouring Spain now that faster and more frequent electric train services have been introduced in the region. PSD Algarve – The post After electric trains, PSD Algarve calls for rail links to Faro Airport and Spain appeared first on Portugal Resident .

The Portugal News19 Jul

Passengers departing from Faro Airport experienced exceptionally long queues today, with congestion stretching well beyond the outbound passport control area. 

The Portugal News17 Jul

The 44th edition of the Faro Motorcycle Rally got underway on Thursday evening with a vibrant celebration of Portuguese music, drawing thousands of bikers, locals and visitors to the Vale das Almas site for the opening night of one of Europe's most iconic motorcycle gatherings. 

Portugal Resident17 Jul

Few countries in Europe are as dependent on affordable air travel as Portugal. For millions of visitors from Britain, Germany, France and elsewhere, the ability to fly to Faro, Lisbon The post Could the end of cheap flights threaten Portugal’s tourism boom? appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Algarve Daily News16 Jul

The 44th Faro International Motorcycle Rally got under way on Thursday, 16 July, at Vale das Almas with almost 7,000 registered participants, slightly ahead of last year's opening-day figures, as organisers expressed confidence the event will attract close to 20,000 bikers over the four-day gathering.