Travelling from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Horta Airport (HOR): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Horta Airport.
Take your pick of seven weekly Lisbon Airport to Horta Airport flights. The 07:45 departure with Azores Airlines is the earliest flight available. Azores Airlines operates the last service of the day at 15:10.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your LIS to HOR flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Flying into Horta (and then discovering more of Portugal!) is easy with Azores Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Lisbon Airport to Horta Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Azores Airlines.
Azores Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers LIS to HOR flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Horta Airport (HOR)
Right now, ر.ق. 217 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Airport to Horta Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 283. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from LIS to HOR by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Horta Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
56% of flights leaving from Lisbon Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Lisbon to Lisbon Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Horta Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near LIS:
Arriving at Horta Airport (HOR)
If you have a late Lisbon Airport to Horta Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near HOR:
Grab a Horta Airport rental car and explore Horta and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto Turistica, Ilha Verde and AUTATLANTIS are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Horta Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Horta Airport (HOR) to central Horta
Horta Airport to central Horta has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It typically takes 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Horta Airport (HOR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Horta Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Horta in March.
When reserving your flight from Lisbon Airport to Horta Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Horta, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LIS to HOR in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Horta. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Portas da Cidade, Gruta do Carvao and Igreja do Colegio.
Lagoa is another sought-after destination in Portugal and is around 290 kilometres east of Horta. No trip is complete without a visit to Church of Santa Cruz, Colecao Visitavel Matriz of thegoa and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.