

Once a sleepy fishing village, Albufeira has arguably become the largest and most popular resort in the Algarve with plenty of accommodation options on offer, as well as loads of restaurants, bars and nightlife too. It's a popular holiday destination whether you're on your yearly family holiday, spending a romantic few days away relaxing in the sunshine, or holidaying with friends to let off some steam by the pool and in the bars. With cheap flights from the UK to Faro and loads of places to stay, take a look at what's on offer in 2025 and 2026.
Your flights will be into Faro, with Faro airport to Albufeira takeing about 40 minutes in the car and costs about €35-40 each way by taxi. Taking the bus will take longer as you will need to catch a bus into Faro centre first before another bus will take you over to Albufeira. If you're booking a package holiday and don't plan on travelling around much, it might be worth adding on (if it's not already included) a coach airport transfer. This can be a simple and budget friendly way to get between your hotel and the airport.
Taxis are readily available in Albufeira to take you out and about, or even along the coast to other popular resorts but hiring a car to explore the coast is also a really good option. It's usually better to book a hire car in advance and pick it up from the airport so you avoid disappointment but there are car hire places in Albufeira too.
Many hotels can also help you book activities and excursions in the area, like boat trips or day tours, some of which will pick you up and drop you off from your hotel, so you don't have to worry about transport.