Tampa to Faro Flights

Flying From Tampa

The commercial airport offering flights from Tampa is the Tampa International Airport. It primarily serves Silver Airways, Southwest Airlines, and North American Airlines. The airport lies six miles west of downtown Tampa. Orbitz.com can help you find cheap flights from Tampa International.

Parking at the Airport

Tampa International Airport offers several parking options for your vehicle while you are away. Short-term parking is in a garage located above the terminal at the northern end of the airport. It costs no more than $20 for a 24-hour period. Long-term parking is the cheaper option; it costs $15 for 24 hours. The long-term parking area is adjacent to Airside A. Orbitz.com's flight planner option helps you choose parking options.

Transportation Options for Travelers

Getting to Tampa International Airport is easy by bus or taxi. HART makes regular stops at the east end of the red baggage claim near belt #15. Greyhound, meanwhile, has a terminal on Polk Street in downtown Tampa that has buses that travel to the airport. If you take a taxi, expect to pay at least $15. Orbitz.com may offer special deals for bus tickets, depending on your location.

Eating at the Airport

The landside building at the airport offers a variety of cuisines to refresh you before your flight from Tampa. If you want coffee and breakfast, you can have a latte at the Starbucks, which is open 24 hours per day. Terminal restaurants, including Burger King, are open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Faro Airport Information

Orbitz.com can help you find cheap flights to Faro, the popular European beach town in the Algarve region of Portugal. Visitors to Faro fly into Faro Airport, also called AeroPorto de Faro, located at Montenegro 8005, approximately three miles west of the town center. More than 30 airlines offer service from many European locations to Faro Airport, including Aer Lingus, British Airways, Ryanair and EasyJet. The airport experiences very heavy traffic in the summer months from March to October, so buying an air ticket in advance is the key to getting the lowest fare.

Faro Airport Transportation Options

Public bus service is available from the airport to the EVA Bus Terminal in the town center on the number 16 and number 14 buses. A taxi stand is located at the arrivals terminal. A taxi seating four people will cost approximately 10€ to the town center, while a taxi seating six will cost approximately 13€. The most popular ground transportation option renting a car. Rental car companies that have a desk at the airport include Avis, Hertz, Budget and Europcar.

Weather Information for Faro

Faro's summers are sunny and hot, with average temperatures from 81 to 95°F. Winter months are mild, with average temperatures from 46 to 63°F. It rarely rains in Faro during the summer season. The town experiences most of its rainfall during the winter months. Travelers who visit during the area's beach season are almost guaranteed great weather.

Popular Attractions in the Faro Area

Besides lazing on the beach, there are a number of popular area attractions to visit in Faro. Ria Formosa lagoon, the Jewish Heritage Center, the Capela dos Ossos and Faro International Motorcycle Rally are only some of the sights to see in Faro. Orbitz.com can help you find deals on admission to area attractions as well as cheap flights to Faro.