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Porto Santo Airport (PXO)
Porto Santo Airport is the main gateway to the island of Porto Santo in Portugal's Madeira archipelago, located just outside Vila Baleira. Compare transfer options to Vila Baleira, Porto Santo beach and hotels, and plan onward connections to Madeira, Lisbon and Porto.
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About Porto Santo Airport
Porto Santo Airport is the main air gateway to the island of Porto Santo in Portugal's Madeira archipelago. Inaugurated in 1959, it serves Vila Baleira and the island's beach resorts with a modern passenger terminal and a 3,000-metre runway.
The airport is located about 1 km from Vila Baleira and provides regular regional connections to Madeira as well as direct flights to Lisbon and Porto, with scheduled and seasonal services from other European cities. It supports both leisure and business travel to one of Madeira's best-known island destinations.
The airport is connected to Vila Baleira by bus, taxi, private transfers, car rental and a short road link, making it easy to reach the town centre, hotels and Porto Santo's beaches.
Passenger facilities include a café, shops, free Wi-Fi, ATMs, car rental desks and assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, making it a compact and convenient gateway for visitors arriving on Porto Santo.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Porto Santo Airport operates through a single modern passenger terminal that handles all domestic, regional and international flights, including connections to Madeira, Lisbon, Porto and other European destinations.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Porto Santo Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Porto Santo Airport to Vila Baleira, hotels, resorts and beaches across the island of Porto Santo.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, island tours, events or journeys around Porto Santo.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Porto Santo Airport for independent travel around the island and easy access to Vila Baleira and Porto Santo beach.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Porto Santo Airport, hotels, event venues and other island destinations.
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