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Flores Airport

Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal

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Flores Airport

Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal
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Remote Atlantic gateway serving the island of Flores.

Location
Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal
Flores Airport (IATA: FLW, ICAO: LPFL) is a small regional airport located on Flores Island, the westernmost island of the Azores archipelago in Portugal. It serves as the primary air access point for the island's approximately 3,500 residents and visitors. The airport operates a limited number of flights, primarily connecting Flores to other islands in the Azores, particularly to Faial (Horta Airport). SATA Air Açores, the regional carrier of the Azores, is the dominant operator at the airport. Due to Flores Island's remote location and challenging Atlantic weather conditions, the airport can be subject to weather-related delays and cancellations. The runway and facilities are modest, suited to small turboprop aircraft typical of inter-island Azorean operations.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling all passenger arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to Santa Cruz das Flores and other parts of the island is available via taxi and limited local bus services.
Airlines here
SATA Air Açores (now operating as Azores Airlines for regional routes) is the primary airline serving Flores Airport with inter-island connections.
Notable facts
  • ›Flores Airport is one of the westernmost civil airports in Europe.
  • ›The airport serves Flores Island, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve known for its dramatic landscapes.
  • ›Operations are frequently affected by Atlantic weather, including fog and strong winds.
  • ›The airport primarily supports inter-island connections within the Azores archipelago.
  • ›Flores Island has a population of around 3,500, making this one of Portugal's quietest airports.
Wikipedia
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Gateway to the remote western edge of the Azores archipelago

Flores Airport serves Santa Cruz das Flores, the main settlement on Flores Island, one of the most isolated and scenically dramatic islands in the Azores. Operated by ANA Aeroportos de Portugal, it handles primarily inter-island connections and limited mainland Portuguese services. The airport plays a vital role in linking this small Atlantic community to the rest of the Azores and Portugal.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A compact single-terminal building handling all arrivals, departures, and basic passenger services for the island.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available outside the terminal
  • Car rental options at or near the airport
  • Local bus connections to Santa Cruz das Flores town centre
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Ocidental
  • Residencial Canadá
  • Casa das Faias
Dining

The terminal offers very limited food and beverage options given the airport's small scale, so travellers are advised to eat before arriving. Santa Cruz das Flores town, a short drive away, has local cafés and restaurants serving traditional Azorean cuisine including fresh seafood and dairy products.

Traveller Tips
  • Flights to and from Flores are frequently subject to weather delays due to Atlantic fog and wind — build flexibility into your itinerary.
  • Car rental is strongly recommended as public transport on the island is very limited.
  • Arrive early as the terminal is small and check-in can close promptly before departure.
  • SATA Air Açores operates most inter-island routes; book in advance during summer as seats are limited.
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Route map (4 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

SATA Air Acores
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Routes

FLW → PDLSP · DH4
FLW → CVUSP · DH2
FLW → HORSP · DH4
FLW → TERSP · DH4
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Flores Airport
Encyclopaedia

Flores Airport is a regional airport on the island of Flores in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. It is located along the eastern coast, bisecting the regional capital of Santa Cruz das Flores into two halves: from the Porto of São Pedro the runway is aligned north–south to the area around Porto dos Poços. The airport divides the area of Monte and Pau Pique and the central community of Santa Cruz das Flores, from the Porto do Boqueirão to Porto Velho along the eastern coast.

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