Flying from Horta Airport (HOR) to Santa Cruz Airport (FLW): what you need to know
Expect to be airborne for around 50 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Horta Airport to Santa Cruz Airport. Horta and Portugal have the same timezone — UTC-1.
Choose from 30 weekly flights from Horta Airport to Santa Cruz Airport. The 09:45 departure with SATA - Air Acores is the earliest available from HOR to FLW. SATA - Air Acores operates the last service of the day at 16:55 if early starts aren't your thing.
Heading off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Horta Airport (HOR) to Santa Cruz Airport (FLW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Horta Airport to Santa Cruz Airport is 61 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 109 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To snag cheap tickets from HOR to FLW, reserve your journey 10 months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Horta Airport to Santa Cruz Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from HOR to FLW. You don't need to search every day to see whether fares have dropped. We'll notify you the moment the price changes.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Horta Airport to Santa Cruz Airport.
Handy information about Horta Airport (HOR)
The journey from central Horta to Horta Airport takes around 29 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 12 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Horta Airport to Santa Cruz Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to HOR:
Arriving at Santa Cruz Airport (FLW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Horta Airport to Santa Cruz Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FLW instead:
Getting from Santa Cruz Airport (FLW) to central Portugal
The centre of Portugal is around 1931 kilometres from Santa Cruz Airport. Journey times by cab or car rental will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
When to fly to Santa Cruz Airport (FLW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Horta Airport to Santa Cruz Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Portugal in February.
The warmest month in Portugal is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your flights from Horta Airport to Santa Cruz Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HOR to FLW sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Portugal
As soon as you've booked your flights from HOR to FLW, you'll want to find a place to stay in Portugal. Make one of these options your base for exploring this top destination:
Grutas de Mira de Aire and Grutas de Santo Antonio are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Portugal must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park.