Faro Airport to Lagos
Lagos is one of the more comfortable transfers out of Faro — around 90 km, usually 55 to 75 minutes by private car, and a route that's got noticeably easier since tolls were scrapped on the A22 in January 2025.
Transfer options
Typical price ranges from operators serving the Faro Airport (FAO) – Lagos route.
From £30/€35 per person for a shared shuttle, with stops at other hotels along the way.
From £65/€75 per vehicle for a private transfer, carrying up to eight people — solid value for families or small groups.
About this route
Lagos is famous now for its coastline — Ponta da Piedade's sea caves and turquoise water are some of the most photographed spots in the Algarve — but it has real history behind it too. Explorers set out from here during Portugal's Age of Discovery, helping build the country's reputation as one of Europe's great seafaring nations.
The drive is mostly the A22 (Via do Infante) the whole way, now toll-free and about as straightforward as you'll find in the Algarve. Traffic stays light outside the busiest summer weekends, so journey times are fairly consistent.
Your main choices: a private transfer (door to door, the car is yours, priced per vehicle — a group of four on a £65 car pays around £16 each), a shared shuttle (priced per seat, cheaper for solo travellers but slower because of hotel stops), or public transport (a seasonal airport bus, or bus plus train the rest of the year, usually 1h45 or more).
Uber and Bolt exist at Faro, but they're not always reliable for a run as long as Lagos. Drivers sometimes cancel rather than make the trip back with no fare waiting, especially in quieter periods. If you're landing late or just don't want the uncertainty, book a transfer ahead of time.
Arrival tips: Faro Airport is modern but gets genuinely packed in summer. Private transfer drivers wait inside arrivals with a name board; shared shuttle passengers get instructions on where to meet their driver.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the transfer from Faro Airport to Lagos?+
Around 90 km — usually 55–75 minutes by private transfer, longer on a shared shuttle with hotel stops.
How much is a transfer from Faro Airport to Lagos?+
From ~£30/€35 per person shared, or ~£65/€75 per vehicle private (up to eight passengers).
Is private or shared better for a family?+
For three or more people a private transfer usually works out close to, or cheaper than, shared seats — and goes straight to your door.
Are there tolls on the A22 to Lagos?+
No. Tolls on the A22 were removed in January 2025, so there's no toll cost added to the fare.
Is Uber reliable from Faro to Lagos?+
Not always for this distance — some drivers decline or cancel, so a pre-booked transfer is the steadier option.
Is there public transport from Faro Airport to Lagos?+
A seasonal airport bus in summer, or bus-plus-train the rest of the year — cheaper, but usually around 1h45 or more.