Travel

We have compiled a list of popular airlines and information for car hire when travelling to Portugal, plus there is some general information on airport parking and UK pasport agencies.

Flights to the Agarve and Casa Verde

From most UK airports you can be enjoying the Algarve sunshine in 2 and a half hours. The main point of entry for most visitors is Faro Airport.

Regular services operate from: Driving in Portugal is very easy and quite straightforward. Most of the jouney to the villa is on the motorway and even in summer it takes only 35 minutes.

Scheduled Airlines
British Midland Airways www.britishmidland.com
Monarch Scheduled www.flymonarch.com
British Airways www.british-airways.com
TAP Air Portugal www.tap.pt
Lufthansa www.lufthansa.com
Air Berlin www.airberlin.com
Portugalia www.pga.pt

Flight Booking Agencies - UK
Direct FlightsTel: 0208-246-6060 www.dialaflight.com
JetsettersTel: 0990-168-226 www.flynow.com
  www.lastminute.com
  www.expedia.com
  www.bargainflights.com
  www.airline-network.co.uk
  www.dhf.co.uk
  www.ebookers.com

Foreign Currency
www.travelex.com

Friendly Links
Owners Direct apartment rentals
Charter Airlines
From UK
My Travel www.uk.mytravel.com
EasyJet www.easyjet.co.uk
Thomas Cook www.ThomasCook.com
From Ireland
Virgin Atlantic www.viginatlantic.com
Aer Lingus www.aerlingus.com
Ryanair www.ryanair.com
Spanair www.spanair.com
Air Luxor www.airluxor.com

UK Airport Parking & Hotels
www.uk-airportparking.co.uk
www.parkandgo.co.uk
www.flypark.co.uk
www.holidayextras.co.uk

UK Passport Agency
www.ukpa.gov.uk


Car Hire - The best way experience the Algarve

While most people prefer to make their own car hire arrangements Airport transfer from Faro airport to the villa can be arranged. Costs paid locally.

1-4 passengers 40 Euros approx each way
5-8 passengers 50 Euros approx each way

Driving in Portugal is very easy and quite straightforward. Most of the jouney to the villa is on the motorway and even in summer it takes only 40 minutes.

Points to Remeber

Driving is on the right side of the road. Except where indicated traffic from the right has priority. Traffic on a roundabout has right of way.

*You must always carry car documents, driving licence and passport.
*Always wear seat belts.
*Children under 13 may not travel in the front seat.
*Do not drink and drive.


Any infringement of these regulations carry heavy on the spot fines.

A car is preferable to gain the most from your holiday. There are many companies offering car hire services with pick up and return from Faro Airport. Many airlines also offer discounted car hire if booked online as well as car parking at your departure airport.

www.holidayautos.co.uk
www.auto-europe.co.uk
www.onairportcarhire.co.uk
www.autoreservation.com

We are able to offer as a service to clients car hire which has the benefit of vehicles delivered to and collected from the villa. Please contact us for details.
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