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Horta Airport

Horta, Portugal

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Horta Airport

Horta, Portugal
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Gateway to Faial Island in the Azores archipelago.

Opened
1967
Location
Horta, Portugal
Horta Airport (IATA: HOR, ICAO: LPHR) is a public airport serving Horta, the main city on Faial Island in the Azores, Portugal. It handles both domestic inter-island flights and connections to mainland Portugal, playing a vital role in regional connectivity for the island's residents and visitors. The airport is operated by ANA Aeroportos de Portugal and sits on the western coast of Faial Island. Its runway and facilities are modest in scale, befitting the island's population and tourism levels. The airport serves as an important link for the Azores' western group of islands, which includes Faial, Pico, and São Jorge.
Terminals
Horta Airport operates a single small terminal building that handles both arrivals and departures for domestic and limited international traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Horta city center is available via taxi and rental car services, with the city located only a few kilometers from the terminal.
Airlines here
SATA Air Açores (Azores Airlines) is the primary carrier operating flights at Horta Airport, providing connections to other Azorean islands and mainland Portugal.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport serves Faial Island, known as the 'Blue Island' for its abundant hydrangeas.
  • ›Horta is a popular waypoint for transatlantic sailors, and the airport supports this maritime tourism.
  • ›The runway length is approximately 1,870 meters, limiting operations to smaller regional aircraft.
  • ›ANA Aeroportos de Portugal manages the airport as part of its Azorean airport network.
  • ›Faial Island is part of the Central Group of the Azores archipelago.
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Gateway to the volcanic heart of the mid-Atlantic Azores archipelago

Horta Airport serves the island of Faial in the Azores, Portugal, acting as a vital link between this remote Atlantic outpost and the mainland. Situated close to the city of Horta, the airport has long supported the island's economy and its famous sailing community. Its modest scale belies its strategic importance as a connecting hub within the Azorean inter-island network.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single compact terminal handling all arrivals, departures, and inter-island connections with basic but functional amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available directly outside the terminal
  • Car rental desks (Europcar, Sixt, local agencies) within or near the terminal
  • Local bus routes connecting the airport to Horta city centre
  • Hotel shuttle transfers arranged through accommodation providers
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel do Canal
  • Faial Resort Hotel
  • Pousada de Horta
  • Estalagem Pico da Urze
Dining

Inside the terminal, options are limited to a small café and snack bar serving pastries, sandwiches, and coffee typical of Portuguese cuisine. Visitors are advised to explore Horta city centre for a broader selection of local seafood restaurants and traditional Azorean eateries just a short taxi ride away.

Traveller Tips
  • Book car rental well in advance during summer, as availability on the island is limited.
  • Fog and Atlantic weather can cause flight delays; allow extra connection time if continuing to other islands.
  • The marina at Horta, famous among transatlantic sailors, is a short drive from the airport and worth a visit.
  • Carry euros in cash as card acceptance at smaller local establishments can be unreliable.
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Route map (5 destinations)

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Routes

HOR → LISS4 · 320
HOR → CVUSP · DH2
HOR → FLWSP · DH4
HOR → PDLSP · DH2 DH4
HOR → TERSP · DH4 DH2
HOR → LISTP · 319 320
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Horta Airport
Encyclopaedia

Horta Airport is an airport located in the parish of Castelo Branco, 9.5 km (5.9 mi) southwest of the center of Horta, on Faial Island in the archipelago of the Azores. The airport was remodeled and reinaugurated in December 2001, in order to serve the islands of the Central Group, as well as expanded to support domestic connectivity to Lisbon.

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