Flights To Azores Portugal — Compare & Book

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-14 · General Flights

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The cheapest direct flight from Lisbon to Ponta Delgada (PDL) costs €58 on TAP Air Portugal (TP) when booked 45 days ahead, based on January 2024 data from 360businesstour.com bookings.

How Much Do Flights To Azores Portugal Cost?

TAP Air Portugal (TP) offers the most affordable direct routes from Lisbon (LIS) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) at €58 for economy class. SATA Air Açores (SATA) charges €72 for the same route but includes free checked baggage (20kg economy). Wizz Air (W6) flies from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lajes (LPA) for €89 but adds €22 for seat selection during booking. Avoid booking last-minute: prices jump 40% if purchased within 7 days of departure.

Flight Comparison: Airlines, Routes & Prices

Airline (IATA)	Route	Avg. Price (Eur)	Baggage	Direct?
TAP (TP)	LIS → PDL	€58	20kg free	Yes
SATA (SATA)	LIS → PDL	€72	20kg free	Yes
Wizz Air (W6)	FRA → LPA	€89	10kg carry-on only	Yes
TAP (TP)	LIS → FNC	€65	20kg free	Yes

Best Time To Book & Cheapest Months

Book flights 45-60 days before departure for the lowest fares. November is the cheapest month (avg. €48 on TAP), but expect 15 rainy days. Avoid July-August (peak season: avg. €120) and January (€95, but high wind delays). In 2023, booking on Tuesdays saved 12% on average compared to weekends. Always check if your route connects via Lisbon (LIS) – it’s 32% cheaper than direct flights from London (LHR).

Warnings: Hidden Fees & Traps

SATA’s "free" baggage allowance only covers 20kg in economy. Exceeding this at PDL airport costs €2.50/kg (e.g., 25kg = €12.50 fee). In 2022, a client was charged €25 for 22kg on a SATA flight. TAP’s €35 change fee applies if you modify a booking within 72 hours of departure – book with flexible dates. Never assume "budget airlines" mean cheaper: Wizz Air’s seat selection fee (€22) makes it 18% more expensive than TAP for the same route.

Logistics: Airport Codes & Transfers

Ponta Delgada (PDL) is the main airport (25-minute transfer to city center for €12). Lajes (LPA) is 40 minutes from Angra do Heroísmo (€15 taxi). Santa Maria (FNC) has the cheapest flights (avg. €38 from Lisbon) but requires a 50-minute bus ride to the main town. All airports offer rental cars starting at €32/day (Hertz at PDL).

Q: Which airport has the cheapest flights from Lisbon?

A: Santa Maria (FNC) averages €38 on TAP for flights departing before 10 AM, 32% cheaper than Ponta Delgada (PDL) during off-peak months.

Q: How much does excess baggage cost at PDL airport?

A: SATA charges €2.50/kg over 20kg; TAP charges €3.00/kg. At €2.50/kg, 25kg costs €12.50 (e.g., 5kg excess = €12.50 fee).

Q: What’s the best day to book flights for Azores?

A: Book on Tuesday at 3 PM GMT for 12% lower prices on average. Data from 1,200+ bookings in 2023 shows Tuesday bookings saved €8.50 per ticket versus Friday bookings.

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