Below are some links, that I have found and used, to sites which cover the
following: Information on Airports that serve Portugal and the Algarve. Current baggage restrictions.
Places where it is possible to get 'Cheap' Flights and reasonable Car Hire.
Also if you don't need or want a rental car for your stay, transfer services between the
(Faro) Airport and the town of Praia da Luz, or alternatively timetables for the Bus and Train services from Faro to Lagos / Luz.
• Worth remembering is that whilst it is sometimes worthwhile 'holding out' for cheaper flight prices you will find that for car rental it is generally not, and premium rates apply when fleets are depleted in the high season.
• If you are in a group ( e.g. golfers ) and are looking for mini bus / transit type buses, be warned that they are harder to get at short notice in the peak season.
Any comments included are my own, if you have something to add, had an agreeable or disagreeable experience ( especially when using the services through any of the links I've listed ) with let me know so I can 'pass them on' here.
Update The Spring rail timetable ( effective 07/02/2010 ) is shown below and is now available as a
downloadable ( .pdf ) file.
Airports
Faro ( FAO ) |
Airport Information: Click Here Distance to Luz: 70km ( approx. 45Mins ) 02/2009 Despite the growing recession a major expansion of the airport commences at the beginning of March ( 2009 ) for the next 4 years increasing the throughput of passengers from six to eight million ( 22 to 30 flights an hour peak ). Hopefully inconvenience to passengers for the duration of works will be kept to a minimum Check arrivals / departures Tel :(+351) 289 800 800 Tel :until 0.00 - (+351) 289 800 801 Tel :after 0.00 - (+351) 289 800 617 |
Lisboa ( LIS ) |
Airport Information: Click Here Distance to Luz: 295km ( approx. 2:30Hrs ) |
Porto ( OPO ) |
Airport Information: Click Here Distance to Luz: 640km (approx. 5:30Hrs ) |
Sites for Cheap Flights
| Flight prices are still totally unpredictable.
Booking as early as possible must be the rule of thumb, but if you are
fortunate to have a flexible timetable there are some great prices to be
had. Broadly speaking, choose days other than weekends to travel and
consider unpopular times such as first thing in the morning or last thing at
night e.g., a 06.00 flight can be £30 / 50 cheaper than a 10.00 flight.
02/2009 A new addition is the Flight Search box in the left column. Its been quite good at finding some keen prices lately. The default London Gatwick can be changed when you enter the linked site. 02/2009 Travel to Portugal is likely to be much quieter this year with the 'recession' taking hold, so those of you who can still afford to go, expect some good prices to be had during the summer months and certainly 'out of season'. |
| Nov. 2007 Update: Airlines are now charging for all bags in the hold, there is no one bag per person free anymore. Be sure to book baggage in advance (about £10 per item return) otherwise you will be charged £10 per item each way! You can get away with a slightly larger item cabin baggage than previously allowed (don't forget the liquids restrictions in cabin baggage though, see drop down below) but best check this before you arrive at the airport. |
| Summary of Current cabin baggage restrictions |
Airport Baggage Restrictions ( 2009 / 2010 )
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Primary Cabin Baggage Limitations
Medicines Liquid medicines are permitted through the search point in containers larger than 100ml, but they are subject to authentication. In this instance the passenger must have already gained prior permission from their airline and the departure airport. A supporting document, signed by a qualified medical professional, will also need to be provided. Medical Equipment Medical equipment, essential for the use during the flight, is allowed through security in the one item of cabin luggage provided the passenger can show a supporting document, signed by a qualified medical professional. Baby Food Liquid baby food or sterilised water for the flight is allowed. The accompanying adult will be asked to verify the contents by tasting. Laptops and Electrical items All electrical items will be screened separately. A laptop bag must either be classed as the one item of permitted cabin baggage or contained within this item if it is to be taken through the search point. Outsize Items and Musical Instruments All items of luggage larger than the accepted size for cabin luggage must be checked before being placed in the aircraft hold. The only exception to this is musical instruments which may be taken on as a second piece of cabin luggage if they do not fit in the bag. Musical instruments will need to be screened separately and the passenger must check with their airline whether any special arrangements are required (for example- purchase of a second seat). Department of Transport Summary of Restrictions |
Cheap |
Cheap on line flights from the U.K.
Reservations and information on flights, holidays and airports for travellers from the UK. |
Flightline |
All airline search from one page.
Check availability and book on-line. Tel (U.K):0800 541 541. |
Flightsdirect |
Check availability and book on-line. Tel (U.K):0871 226 2674. |
Flight.co.uk |
All airline search. |
Freedomflights |
All airline search.
09/2008 Freedomflights.com is currently being redesigned and will launch shortly. In the meantime please phone on 01665 660055 or email info@freedomflights.com |
Lastminute |
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Lightbluetravel |
Flights and Car Hire samples.
Email (U.K):sales@lightbluetravel.co.uk Tel (U.K):01223 568 904 Fax (U.K):01223 568 907 |

Major Airlines flying to Portugal
| Which Magazine 2008 recommended Palmair, Jet2.com, Easyjet, Flybe as the best airlines for Portuguese destinations. XL Airways, First Choice Airways, MyTravel Airways, Thomas Cook Airlines were voted worst. Jet2.com was voted best overall but is only of value to travellers from 'up North' as they don't fly from London airports. Easyjet is the only recommended airline that flies from London airports. | |
British Airways |
Single flights to U.K. reasonable. |
Easyjet
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02/2007 Managed to get cheaper prices for April 2007 compared with 2006. Beat Ryan Air for the Budget Airline for Portugal destinations.
04/2009 Last Used. |
GO Airlines |
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Monarch Air
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TAP Air Portugal |
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Thomas Cook |
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Thompson |
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XL |
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Aer Lingus |
Added for 2009. I've noticed some incredibly cheap prices appearing lately, not to mention more flights from London ( Gatwick ). Base prices look excellent but
like all the rest has all sorts of add-ons. Bookings are not guaranteed until you receive a confirmation. 03/2009 |
Ryanair |
Some excellent good prices coming up on the Stanstead route ( April / May 2009 ). Prices from £30
fully inc. fees and taxes! Certainly worth checking.
03/2009 |
Palmair |
Recommended by Which 2008 |
Jet2.com |
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Flybe |
Only flies from Exeter and Southampton. Recommended by Which 2008. |
Sites for Car Hire
| Booking from the U.K. is easy, but be aware
there are dangers in booking the cheapest you find. It is probably worth
paying that bit extra and booking with a 'big name' firm direct. I have come
unstuck by paying an agent on-line and finding no car on arrival and no
trace of the agents on my return home. Having said that it is still worth
looking around and of course now days you can book on-line directly with
Portugal firms which is slightly more reliable.
Look for Rates which include: Unlimited Mileage, Third Party Insurance and Taxes. You also need to consider Collision Damage Waiver, Personal Accident Insurance or Full Insurance options. Any of these 'extras' can really bump up a 'cheap' base price. | |
Algarve Car Rental |
Luz : (+351) 282 789 510 Lagos : (+351) 282 761 961 Faro Airport : (+351 ) 289 817 355 |
Dailyrent |
A new company based in Lagos. A full range of vehicles at reasonable rates.
Prices available on request. On-line booking form.
Where :Rua D. Vasco da Gama nº51 B8600 - 722 Lagos. Tel :(+351) 282 799 380 Fax :(+351) 282 799 369 |
Luzcar
|
A long established, and reliable 'company'. Not bad rates. I've used them more often than
any of the the others, with no problem.
Address :Largo Portas de Portugal Nº 10.8600-657 Lagos. Tel :(+351) 282 761 016 Fax :(+351) 282 767 725 Email :email@luzcar.com; luzcarentacar@sapo.pt. |
Master Kings |
A rental company opened at Lagos Marina in June 2008. All inclusive prices.
Collection and Return to / from Faro Airport or Lagos.
Where :Lagos Marina. Address :Marina de Lagos, Nucleo Gil Eanes , loja 8 8600-780 Lagos. Tel :(+351) 91 295 00 69 Fax :(+351) 289 819 960 Email :evacristinasantos 03/2009 Now have a U.K. booking agent. DoveHouse Travel - U.K. Web : Masterkings.co.uk Address : 377 Warwick Road, Solihull, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B91 1BQ Tel : 0121 705 7425 |
Lightbluetravel |
Flights and Car Hire samples.
No longer on-line checking, on request only. |
Holidayautos |
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Portugal Car Hire |
Rates from Faro Airport. Not the easiest of sites to use.
Mobile :(+351) 016 173 985 |
Another rental firm with a good range of cars / buses at average rates, but possibly more secure, ( as advertised by "The Resident", the English newspaper in the Algarve ).
Address :Faro Airport - Montenegro 8000 - Faro - Portugal E-mail : info@yor-car.com Admin : Mr. João Correia UK Tel :0871 733 6759 Tel :(+351) 969 777 854 05/2009 | |
Rentalcargroup |
Instant Price Comparisons ( Budget / Europcar / Thrifty / Alamo )
Some good rates but cannot seperate out the groups, just a listing of all. |
Cartrawler |
Used by travel agencies for price comparisons. Average prices. |
Rental companies with fleets at Faro Airport
| If you haven't booked in advance, most of the major car hire firms are represented at the airport with offices either in the airport and / or just outside the door. You can get reasonable 'deals' depending on demand / season. If you use a 'partner' company to the airline you travelled on, show them your boarding card and you will normally still get the discount that you would have if you had booked before travelling. I managed a 40% reduction (Nov 2007) from Sixt by showing my Monarch boarding ticket stub. | |
Auto Jardim do Algarve |
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Avis |
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Budget |
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Europcar / National |
Tel :(+351) 289 818 726Leading European Car Rental Company. Easyjet partner. |
Guerin |
Tel :(+351) 289 800 883 |
Hertz |
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Rentauto
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Sixt Rent a Car |
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Alamo.co.uk |
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Shuttle / Private Transfers to / from Faro / Luz
| I've found that pre-booking transport to your accommodation whilst in the U.K. ( or anywhere else for that matter ) is a painless operation and can be extremely useful. If you are visiting a town or resort for the first time you are more than likely to spend the first few days just walking about to see the sights and get your bearings. In which case why have a rental car sitting outside doing nothing? If you need a car later during your holiday it is easy to rent one for a day or two when required. There is nothing better ( especially after a very early or late night flight ) than having someone to meet you in arrivals at the airport, taking care of your luggage and driving you to the door of your destination, definitely a stress free start to your holiday. Depending on your numbers and your destination you can get a private transfer or a shared transfer, costs vary accordingly. Either way the costs should be no more than getting a taxi from the rank outside the airport. From Faro Airport will cost about €65 to €80. If you have not paid in advance (e.g. on-line) you should check the price with the driver before travelling, don't be afraid to query anything that does not match the rate you were originally quoted. | |
a-t-s.net |
A-t-s.net
Advertised by Easyjet and by far the cheapest I've found so far. |
Airport transfers to Luz. Book on-line. €145 Euros return ( 1 to 4 ), €160 Euros return ( 5 to 8 ). Pay the driver. Also Golf Course transfers. 12/2008 | |
Algarvetransfersdirect.com
Airport transfers to Luz. Book on-line. €145 130 Euros return per vehicle ( car / 1 to 4 ), €160 150 Euros return per vehicle ( minibus / 5 to 8 ). No pre-payment required. Pay the driver. You can also book the transfers from your hotel or villa, to all Algarve locations, to Faro and other airports and to the golf course of your choice at very competitive prices. Use the link to their site for complete price lists. Algarve Property owners can get discounts Tel : (+351) 914 863 462 Email : Transfers.direct@gmail.com | |
Airport transfers to Luz. Instant Quote on-line. Pay in advance or driver. Tried this in June (07) and found them spot on. Since been used frequently by friends with equally good results. Courteous and prompt service. Reliable. €160 return for a private (mini bus) transfer for 5 to 8 adults + luggage (door to door). 12/2008 | |
Airport transfers to Luz. Instant Quote on-line. Pay in advance or driver. A bit more expensive than above. 02/2007 | |
On line search and booking service ( up to four days before travel ). | |
A2Btransfers.com
On line booking centre. Shuttle bus from £20, Taxi from £63. | |
Bicycle and Motorbike Hire
| An alternative to your regular means of transport. I would suggest a good level of fitness a prime requirement before contemplating bicycle touring ( see the things to do page for organised tours ). The terrain can be a little hilly to say the least. Surprisingly you don't see a lot of two wheeled transport being used in the Algarve but scrambler type motorcycles have got to be ideal for some of those more inaccessible places and great fun. | |
| Bicycles, Mopeds, Motorbikes and Quad Bikes for rent in Praia da Luz.
Tel 24Hrs :(+351) 966 046 308 Tel (Office) :(+351) 282 789 510 Fax :(+351) 282 789 077 Email :info@algarvecarrental.com | |
Motoride |
Aldo Bikes, Scooters, Quads.
Address :Rua José Afonso, 23, Lagos Tel :(+351) 282 761 720 |
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Distances between Algarve Towns (km's)
| Albufeira | |||||||||||||||||||
| Aljezur | 81 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Almancil de pera | 97 | 26 | |||||||||||||||||
| Alvor | 53 | 49 | 37 | ||||||||||||||||
| Amacio | 25 | 34 | 66 | 18 | |||||||||||||||
| Faro | 47 | 66 | 13 | 10 | 39 | ||||||||||||||
| Lagoa | 54 | 13 | 12 | 41 | 56 | 25 | |||||||||||||
| Lagos | 26 | 80 | 39 | 19 | 67 | 30 | 51 | ||||||||||||
| Loule | 68 | 42 | 16 | 35 | 54 | 8 | 98 | 27 | |||||||||||
| Monchique | 75 | 41 | 33 | 87 | 46 | 29 | 74 | 71 | 58 | ||||||||||
| Olhao | 95 | 24 | 88 | 62 | 9 | 55 | 74 | 21 | 118 | 47 | |||||||||
| Portimao | 70 | 25 | 50 | 18 | 8 | 62 | 21 | 4 | 40 | 25 | 33 | ||||||||
| Quarteira | 52 | 30 | 77 | 11 | 70 | 4 | 22 | 37 | 56 | 9 | 100 | 29 | |||||||
| Sagres | 102 | 63 | 120 | 736 | 100 | 32 | 58 | 112 | 71 | 51 | 99 | 42 | 83 | ||||||
| St Bart. de messines | 83 | 35 | 33 | 53 | 58 | 33 | 51 | 36 | 45 | 29 | 37 | 32 | 81 | 21 | |||||
| S.Bras de portal | 46 | 113 | 24 | 63 | 17 | 88 | 13 | 81 | 55 | 17 | 48 | 67 | 21 | 111 | 40 | ||||
| Silves | 6 | 17 | 66 | 52 | 16 | 70 | 41 | 50 | 34 | 8 | 62 | 21 | 20 | 43 | 64 | 33 | |||
| Tavira | 85 | 22 | 68 | 135 | 4 | 85 | 20 | 110 | 35 | 103 | 77 | 29 | 70 | 89 | 43 | 133 | 62 | ||
V.Real |
23 | 108 | 45 | 91 | 158 | 69 | 108 | 43 | 133 | 58 | 126 | 100 | 52 | 93 | 112 | 66 | 150 | 85 | |
Trains from FARO to LAGOS ( Winter 2009 )
| The train station is 5kms from the airport. Take a taxi or a bus, both from just outside the Arrivals entrance at Faro airport to the train station. You can then
take a train along the coast. Services tend to be infrequent and can be unreliable, but they are getting better. The journey to Lagos takes about 1¾
hours and costs around €7 Euros. Its then a ten minute taxi ride from Lagos station to Praia da Luz. Altogether the most cost effective way to get to Luz (but not the
most practical if you have a lot of luggage).
Tip : Senior citizens aged 65 and over are eligible for a 50% discount on weekday rail travel using the cartão dourado (senior card), which can be purchased at ticket counters. Note: Discounted tickets can only be purchased at certain main-line stations ( Lagos & Faro are o.k. ) and cannot be used on suburban commuter trains at rush hour. Please note that train times below take effect from February 2010. Please check before travelling >> CP ( Train Timetable ) Website select the Regional / Inter Regional option then the Lagos/ Vila Real de Santo António / Lagos service. or use the link below for a download of the timetable. Downloadable .pdf version | |||||||||
| Number: | 5900 | 5902 | 5904 | 5906 | 5908 | 5910 | 5912 | 5914 | 5916 |
| all stops | Daily | ||||||||
| Faro | 07:12 | 09.27 | 10.55 | 13:00 | 16.17 | 17.30 | 18.27 | 19.10 | 20.10 |
| Pq. Cidades | +7 | 7 | |||||||
| Almancil | +6 | 13 | |||||||
| Loule | +8 | 21 | |||||||
| Boliqueime | +7 | 28 | |||||||
| Albufeira | +9 | 37 | |||||||
| Tunes | +6 | 45 | |||||||
| Algoz | +7 | 52 | |||||||
| Alcantarilha | +5 | 57 | |||||||
| P. Barreto | +5 | 62 | |||||||
| Silves | +6 | 68 | |||||||
| Est.-Lagoa | +7 | 75 | |||||||
| Ferragudo | +4 | 79 | |||||||
| Portimao | +8 | 87 | |||||||
| Mexilohoeira | +8 | 95 | |||||||
| Meia Praia | +6 | 101 |
| Lagos | 08:50 | 11.13 | 12.34 | 14:46 | 17.56 | 19:07 | 20.08 | 20.52 | 21.48 |
| - Not Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays | |||||||||
| Number: | 5901 | 5903 | 5905 | 5907 | 5909 | 5911 | 5913 | 5915 | 5917 |
| all stops | Daily | ||||||||
| Lagos | 06.11 | 06.55 | 08.26 | 10.37 | 12.53 | 14.10 | 16.24 | 18.10 | 19.15 |
| Meia Praia | +4 | 4 | |||||||
| Mexilhoreira | +6 | 10 | |||||||
| Portimao | +9 | 19 | |||||||
| Ferragudo | +3 | 22 | |||||||
| Est.-Lagoa | +5 | 27 | |||||||
| Silves | +7 | 34 | |||||||
| P.Barreto | +5 | 39 | |||||||
| Alcantarilha | +6 | 45 | |||||||
| Algoz | +5 | 50 | |||||||
| Tunes | +5 | 55 | |||||||
| Albufeira | +11 | 66 | |||||||
| Boliqueime | +8 | 74 | |||||||
| Loule | +8 | 82 | |||||||
| Almancil | +5 | 87 | |||||||
| Pq.Cidades | +5 | 92 |
| Faro | 07:51 | 08.37 | 10.18 | 12.19 | 14.32 | 15.48 | 18.06 | 19.57 | 20.57 |
| Be sure to check train times. For more detailed information, contact the Information Service. | |||||||||
Buses from the Airport to FARO centre to LAGOS
| The bus station is 6kms from the airport.
There is a local bus service operating between the airport and Faro centre
about every hour. The stop is also just outside arrivals. During the high
season ( summer months ) a special Aerobus service connects with the town
centre. As most arrivals are heading west to Albufeira and further you'll
need to get the bus from the airport to Faro bus station then catch the fast
'Tranrapido' bus service along the coast. Purchase tickets in advance in
Faro bus station. Services are limited at weekends on normal lines. To make
sure you don't miss connections in Faro it's a good idea to take a taxi to
the bus station, however you can use local buses to and from the airport at no additional charge providing you have flight tickets / stubs for travel that day.
There are buses that run from Faro to Lagos ( approx. two hours ten minutes ), they will also stop at Portimao and Albufeira, currently costs about €5.35 ( single ) €10.70 ( return ). You can then get a local bus from Lagos to Praia da Luz (approx.10 minutes) which stops near the centre of the town ( just up the hill from the square ) and also just as you come into Luz on the 'old' road ( Rua Dirieta ) Costs about €1.70. Pre-paid Rechargeable ticket cards If you reckon on staying in a particular place for a while and are likely to make the same journey, e.g. Luz to Lagos, several times, think about buying a pre-pay card. This rechargeable card is good for a set number of journeys in either direction. It will save you money ( roughly 20% ) and also queuing time, but there is an initial €3.00 fee ( non-refundable ) for the card. You can buy the cards from any bus station ( Lagos ). There are separate cards also available for the local city buses not operated by EVA, ask at the bus station. A couple of points to bear in mind - Tickets are not interchangeable between different operator's buses. All the city buses require a different ticket to the inter-urban routes. 3 Day Tourist Pass ( Passe Turístico ) EVA offer a 3 day pass for €25.50 which gives unlimited travel on their services in the West Algarve. ( See passe turistico map on the EVA website for the routes ). They can be obtained in Albufeira, Armação de Pêra, Lagos, Loulé, Quarteira, Portimão and Silves. All the times shown are the current published ( July / August 2008 ), however there may be some changes during the season. So check before travelling using the link at the foot of the table. 10/2009 The times for Luz buses ( and a lot of other routes ) have changed to the Winter timetable. They aren't on the bus stops yet. I got the following times from the sources below. 04/2009 Good Friday ( April 9th ) Sunday / Holidays times apply. |
Up to date information Eva-bus.com or an alternative 'unofficial' site Thomasallen |
| TRANSRAPIDO - Faro <> Lagos - Normal Daily Service | |||
| Faro Terminus > Lagos Terminus | Lagos Terminus > Faro Terminus | ||
| Depart | Arrive | Depart | Arrive |
| 08.00 | 10.10 | 07.00 | 09.00 |
| 09.05 | 11.15 | 08.30 | 10.35 |
| 12.30 | 14.40 | 10.30 | 12.40 |
| 14.30 | 16.40 | 12.35 | 14.45 |
| 16.25 | 18.40 | 15.00 | 17.10 |
| 17.25 | 19.40 | 17.15 | 19.30 |
- Not Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays
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National Holidays 2010 | |||
| 1st January | New Year’s Day | 15th August | Assumption |
| 5th February | Mardi Gras | 5th October | Republic Day |
| 21st April | Good Friday | 1st November | All Saint’s Day |
| 23rd April | Easter Day | 1st December | Restoration of Independence |
| 25th April | Independence Day | 8th December | Immaculate Conception |
| 1st May | May Day | 25th December | Christmas Day |
| 10th June | Portugal National Day | ||
Buses from Lagos > Luz > Burgau > Barão São Miguel
MFO - Mondays to Fridays (weekdays) only except holidays
SCH - Schooldays only i.e. not during Christmas and Easter breaks
SHX - Not Sundays or Holidays
SHO - Sundays and Holidays only
SAT - Saturdays only
| Summer timetable | SHX | SHX | SHO | MFO | SAT | SHO | Daily | SHX | SHO | MFO |
| Lagos Terminal | 0750 | 0855 | 0945 | 1330 | 1330 | 1410 | 1630 | 1735 | 1820 | 1915 |
| Luz ( Church ) | 0805 | 0910 | 1000 | 1345 | 1345 | 1425 | 1645 | 1750 | 1835 | 1930 |
| Burgau | 0811 | 0916 | 1006 | 1352 | 1352 | 1432 | 1652 | 1756 | 1842 | 1937 |
| Burgau (X) | --- | 0921 | --- | 1356 | 1356 | --- | --- | 1801 | --- | 1941 |
| Barão São Miguel (X) | --- | 0925 | --- | 1400 | 1400 | --- | --- | 1805 | --- | 1945 |
| Barão So Miguel | --- | 0930 | --- | 1405 | --- | --- | --- | 1810 | --- | 1950 |
| Barão São Miguel (X) | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 1955 |
| Bus continues to | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | C |
| A - to Salema and Vila do Bispo via Budens; arrives Vila do Bispo at 08.05
C - to Salema (X) arriving 19.58 via Vale de Boi and Budens. Connecting bus leaves Salema (X) for village at 20.03. | ||||||||||
Buses from Barão São Miguel > Burgau > Luz > Lagos
| Summer timetable | SHX | SHO | SHX | SHX | SHO | SHX | SHO | Daily | SHX |
| Bus starts from | A | -- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Barão São Miguel (X) | 0708 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Barão São Miguel | 0713 | 0725 | --- | 0930 | --- | 1410 | --- | --- | 1815 |
| Barão São Miguel (X) | 0718 | 0730 | --- | 0935 | --- | 1415 | --- | --- | 1820 |
| Burgau (X) | 0722 | 0734 | --- | 0939 | --- | 1419 | --- | E | 1824 |
| Burgau | 0727 | 0739 | 0815 | 0944 | 1008 | 1424 | 1432 | 1700 | 1829 |
| Luz ( Church ) | 0730 | 0745 | 0821 | 0950 | 1014 | 1429 | 1437 | 1716 | 1835 |
| Lagos Bus Terminal | 0745 | 0800 | 0836 | 1005 | 1029 | 1444 | 1452 | 1731 | 1850 |
| A - Salema at 06.55, via Budens at 07.05
E - runs via Espiche at 17.11 |
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Lagos <> Praia da Luz
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Other than the above Eva run services, the majority of the buses between Lagos and Luz are operated by
ONDA. The one-way fare is only €1.70. These buses also go to Espiche and Almadena. This bus takes an extremely roundabout
route between Lagos and Luz. What used to be a 10 minute journey ( Summer 2007 ) now takes nearly 30! It stops at several places convenient for the Luz area, i.e., when coming from Lagos to Luz -
• the Boavista Golf resort before turning off the N125 on to the 'old' road into Luz,
• the ( Orbitur ) Valverde campsite just outside of Luz, • just coming in on the old road, • at the start of the Rua Direita
one-way system ( East Luz ),
• Luz Ocean Club, • opposite the Luz Tavern by the Church, • on the main road by the cinema, •
Hotel Belavista and vice versa if going to Lagos.
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| ONDA Normal Daily Service ( Not Sundays or Holidays* ) | |||||||
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Click here for the complete timetable (horarios) | |||||||
| Depart Lagos* > Arrive Luz ( Church ) | Depart Luz ( Church ) > Arrive Lagos* | ||||||
| Depart | Arrive | Depart | Arrive | Depart | Arrive | Depart | Arrive |
| 07.01 | 07.21 | 15.51 | 16.19 | 07.11 | 07.34 | 16.01 | 16.24 |
| 07.41 | 08.09 | 16.31 | 16.59 | 07.51 | 08.14 | 16.41 | 17.04 |
| 08.21 | 08.49 | 17.11 | 17.39 | 08.41 | 09.04 | 17.21 | 17.44 |
| 09.11 | 09.39 | 17.51 | 18.19 | 09.21 | 09.44 | 18.01 | 18.24 |
| 09.51 | 10.19 | 18.31 | 18.59 | 10.01 | 10.24 | 18.41 | 19.04 |
| 10.31 | 10.59 | 19.11 | 19.39 | 10.41 | 11.04 | 19.21 | 19.44 |
| 11.11 | 11.39 | 19.51 | 20.19 | 11.21 | 11.44 | 20.01 | 20.24 |
| 11.51 | 12.19 | 20.31 | 20.59 | 12.01 | 12.24 | 20.41 | 21.04 |
| 12.31 | 12.59 | 21.11 | 21.39 | 12.41 | 13.04 | 21.01 | 21.24 |
| 13.11 | 13.39 | 21.51 | 22.19 | 13.21 | 13.44 | 21.41 | 22.04 |
| 13.51 | 14.19 | 22.31 | 22.59 | 14.01 | 14.24 | 22.01 | 22.24 |
| 14.31 | 14.59 | 23.11 | 23.39 | 14.41 | 15.04 | 22.41 | 23.04 |
| 15.11 | 15.39 | 15.21 | 15.44 | 23.21 | 00.04 | ||
| 00.01 | 00.24 | ||||||
* Bus Stop Infante ( by the car park on the seafront - nearest to town / shopping centre ) halfway down the Av. Descobrimentos / Marina. Current fare ( 2009 ) €1.70. Stops at the Intermarche (Superstore). The bus takes the old road into Luz. | |||||||

Cheap on line flights from the U.K.
All airline search from one page.
Flights and Car Hire samples.
Beat Ryan Air for the Budget Airline for Portugal destinations.
Some heavily discounted flights can be found for the rest of the summer due to a poor first half of 2009.
Added for 2009. I've noticed some incredibly cheap prices appearing lately, not to mention more flights from London ( Gatwick ). Base prices look excellent but
like all the rest has all sorts of add-ons. Bookings are not guaranteed until you receive a confirmation.
Some excellent good prices coming up on the Stanstead route ( April / May 2009 ). Prices from £30
fully inc. fees and taxes! Certainly worth checking.
Only flies from
A new company based in
A long established, and reliable 'company'. Not bad rates. I've used them more often than
any of the the others, with no problem.
A rental company opened at Lagos Marina in June 2008. All inclusive prices.
Collection and Return to / from Faro Airport or Lagos.
Another rental firm with a good range of cars / buses at average rates, but possibly more secure, ( as advertised by "The Resident", the English newspaper in the Algarve ).
Used by travel agencies for price comparisons. Average prices.
A-t-s.net
Algarvetransfersdirect.com
A2Btransfers.com