Airport
Flores Airport (FLW)
Flores Airport is the main gateway to Santa Cruz das Flores and the island of Flores in Portugal's Azores archipelago. Compare transfer options to Santa Cruz das Flores, Fajã Grande, Lajes das Flores and other island destinations, and plan your onward journey.
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About Flores Airport
Flores Airport is a regional airport on the island of Flores in the Portuguese Azores. Opened to civil air traffic in 1972, it serves the municipality of Santa Cruz das Flores and provides essential inter-island connections operated by SATA Air Açores to Corvo, Horta, Ponta Delgada and Terceira.
Located along the eastern coast, the airport sits close to the town centre of Santa Cruz das Flores and is reached in just a few minutes by car via the island's main road network. Its compact single terminal handles arrivals and departures for domestic flights within the Azores.
Ground transportation includes taxis, local bus services and car rental desks, giving travellers an easy way to continue to Santa Cruz das Flores, Fajã Grande, Lajes das Flores and other parts of the island.
With a café, restrooms, parking and car rental services, the airport keeps the passenger experience simple and practical for a small island gateway.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Flores Airport operates a single passenger terminal serving inter-island flights within the Azores. The terminal handles domestic arrivals and departures, with no separate Schengen or international terminal areas.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Flores Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Flores Airport to hotels, guesthouses and locations across Flores Island, including Santa Cruz das Flores and coastal villages.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible island travel, sightseeing or transport between the airport and destinations across Flores.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Flores Airport for independent travel around the island, with car rental desks available in the arrivals area.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Flores Airport, hotels, trailheads and event locations around the island.
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