How to travel from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Vale do Lobo, Portugal

The distance between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Vale do Lobo is around 491km (305 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Vale do Lobo by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Vale do LoboFrancisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Porto (OPO) to Faro (FAO).

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated byRyanair+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Loule.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
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Drive

Drive to Vale do Lobo.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance553km (344 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Vale do Lobo

There are several options for getting from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Vale do Lobo by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Vale do Lobo is around 491km (305 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 54km (33 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Vale do Lobo by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Vale do Lobo is to fly which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Vale do Lobo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Vale do Lobo. We recommend that you fly from Porto (OPO) to Faro (FAO). instead which will take 1h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Vale do Lobo. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Vale do Lobo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Casa da Musica and Loule. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Vale do Lobo. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Vale do Lobo from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) is to fly which will take 1h 25m and cost around €100 ($100).

Yes you can fly from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Vale do Lobo. Flights depart from Porto (OPO) and arrive at Faro (FAO). The flight takes around 1hr.

Yes there is a direct flight between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Vale do Lobo with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

Ryanair and TAP Portugal fly between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Vale do Lobo. Flights depart from Porto (OPO) and and arrive into Faro (FAO). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Vale do Lobo typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Porto (OPO) and and arrive into Faro (FAO).

The closest major airport to Vale do Lobo is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Vale do Lobo. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Vale do Lobo. The distance is around 553km (344 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Vale do Lobo is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Vale do Lobo

Transport options from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Vale do Lobo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 25m
€100($100)
on demand491km (305 miles)
Bus
10h 15m
€66($66)
once daily667km (414 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€100($100)
on demand553km (344 miles)

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Airports near Vale do Lobo

The following major airports near Vale do Lobo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Vale do Lobo
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
234km (146 miles) from Vale do Lobo
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
422km (262 miles) from Vale do Lobo