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Alter do Chão travel guide

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You're Going to Love Alter do Chão

With a population of 2,600, Alter do Chão is a must-see destination in Portalegre, Portugal. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

When to visit Alter do Chão

Alter do Chão in November
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alter do Chão in November
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Alter do Chão

Plane

Although Alter do Chão doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 136 km from Alter do Chão. Lisbon Portela Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Azul and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Alter do Chão from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Alter do Chão. The train journey from Alter do Chão to Faro takes 2h 56m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about £9 for a 3h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alter do Chão is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 244 km from Alter do Chão. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alter do Chão, including rede expressos, Bus and FlixBus. From Porto, the bus ride to Alter do Chão takes 306 km and will cost you around £8. From Faro, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 330 km.

Plane

Although Alter do Chão doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 136 km from Alter do Chão. Lisbon Portela Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Azul and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Alter do Chão from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Alter do Chão. The train journey from Alter do Chão to Faro takes 2h 56m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about £9 for a 3h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alter do Chão is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 244 km from Alter do Chão. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alter do Chão, including rede expressos, Bus and FlixBus. From Porto, the bus ride to Alter do Chão takes 306 km and will cost you around £8. From Faro, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near Alter do Chão

LISLisbon Humberto Delgado
CATCascais Aerodrome

Airlines serving Alter do Chão

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Alter do Chão

Most booked hotels in Alter do Chão

Convento D'Alter Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Varandas de Alter Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£55+
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Hiring a car in Alter do Chão

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Alter do Chão (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.29 and £21.72.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Alter do Chão (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.29 and £21.72.

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