Practical guides for planning a golf trip to the Algarve — the best time to play, course advice, hotels, transport, and what to pack.

The golf club rental companies that pick up and drop off right at Faro Airport (FAO) — where to find each one, what they stock, roughly what it costs, and how to book before you fly.
A ranked guide to the 10 most beginner-friendly golf courses in the Algarve, with the handicap rules, green fees and practice facilities you need before you book.

A month-by-month guide to the golf season in the Algarve: course crowds, green fees, hotel prices, temperatures, daylight and rain, plus the best months to play.
Lufthansa usually lets golf clubs travel within your normal baggage allowance — except on its cheapest Light fare. Here's how the fare rules work and what it costs if you don't qualify.
TUI Airways won't let you add golf clubs online — it has to be booked by phone, with limited space per flight. Here's what it costs for a Faro flight and why timing matters.
Aer Lingus carries golf clubs free in Business class, but Economy pays a separate fee each way. Here's the difference and what Economy passengers can expect to pay.
Eurowings charges a flat, predictable fee for golf clubs rather than a confusing online-vs-airport split. Here's what it costs and how the allowance works.
Transavia's golf clubs policy is stricter than most: a 15kg limit and an expectation that you register your clubs in advance. Here's what to know before you fly.
Wizz Air prices golf clubs dynamically, so the fee can vary a lot by route and how early you book. Here's what drives the price and how to avoid the higher end.
Vueling's golf clubs fee runs higher than Ryanair or easyJet's, even with a more generous 32kg allowance. Here's what to expect if you're flying via Spain.
TAP Air Portugal used to let golfers check clubs for free — that blanket promotion is gone. Here's what determines whether you pay now, and roughly how much.
British Airways doesn't charge a separate golf clubs fee like other airlines — whether it's free depends on your fare and baggage allowance. Here's how to work out which applies to you.
What Jet2 charges to fly with golf clubs to Faro, its 22kg allowance, and why pre-booking matters more here than with other airlines.

A breakdown of easyJet's sports equipment fees and weight limits for golf clubs, and why the numbers might make you rethink packing your own set.

Ryanair's current fees, weight limits and booking rules for checking golf clubs to Faro — and why renting on arrival is worth considering instead.