The OC reserves complimentary airport shuttle service to/from Club Med da Balaia and Faro International Airport (airport code: FAO) for those Delegates who submit their air travel itinerary on or before October 1, 2026.
All Delegates should complete a Travel Itinerary Information Form even if transportation to/from Club Med da Balaia and Faro International Airport is not required.
Transportation Notes: - Delegates without prior shuttle service reservations or who arrive/depart an airport other than FAO will be responsible for arranging their own transportation.
- Transportation for flight changes received after October 1st will be based on availability.
- For Delegates taking the train/bus to/from Club Med da Balaia, the stops closest to Club Med are in Albufeira.
- Registration does not include pickups/drop-offs from the train or bus stations. Delegates arriving/departing by train or bus will need to book a taxi, Uber, or Bolt for a ride to the Club Med da Balaia.
- Delegates who stay elsewhere before or after the OC are responsible for arranging their own transportation to/from Club Med da Balaia. Extended stays after the OC are not available at Club Med da Balaia
Arrival and Departure should be scheduled as follows:
- OC Sunrise Arrival - November 1st: For Delegate enrolled in OC Sunrise (A pre-OC2026 day of programming for entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, investors, and grantmakers and intermediaries).
- OC2026 Arrival - November 2nd: Arrival for all Delegates not enrolled in OC Sunrise. Welcome Reception begins at 5:00 pm.
- OC2026 Departure - November 6th (anytime; Check-Out is 11:00am). OC concludes the evening of November 5th.
Please contact Tracie (tracie@ocimpact.com) should you have any questions regarding arrival and departure dates.
Arrival Information:
After customs & immigration, exit baggage claim and locate the Club Med signage. Club Med team members with Club Med and OC signs will take you to your shuttle for the 45-minute trip to the Club Med Da Balaia village.
Departure Information:
There is a monitor near reception that will display flight numbers/departure times along with what time the shuttle for that flight will depart. We will also email this information to all Delegates the night before departures.
