Location of the Azores Islands and guidance on booking flights

The Azores are an archipelago of 9 islands in the middle of the Atlantic – the only territory between America and Europe. There are 3 groups of islands: the eastern group (Sao Miguel, Santa Maria), the central group (Faial, Pico, Sao Jorge, Terceira and Graciosa) and the western group (Corvo and Flores).

The abundance of dolphins and whales around the islands make the Azores one of the key locations worldwide for whale and dolphin watching. Few locations in the world offer such immaculate landscape and exceptional marine wildlife. A Portuguese territory, the nine islands, dominated by a volcanic mountain range, offer a rare and unspoiled natural beauty, having retained their cultural integrity and escaped the ravages of commercial tourism. There is a wild and elemental quality here, the ocean’s presence is never far away and breathing the air alone is invigorating. Some say, it is the last vestiges of the lost continent of Atlantis! Hot springs steam into the fresh and unpolluted air. There are meadows filled with the scent of wild herbs and vivid, colourful flowers line the roads. It is the perfect setting to relax and slow down.

Flights to Sao Miguel Island Azores

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Flights are not included in our holidays. Please follow the guidance below for booking 2025 flights to Ponta Delgada (PDL), Sao Miguel Island, Azores (transfer time from airport to hotel approx. 15 mins).

Weekly DIRECT day time flights from the UK to Ponta Delgada are available with Ryanair from Stansted on Tuesdays (April to October) and with British Airways from Heathrow on Saturdays (April to Sept). SATA Azorean Airlines also operated direct flights to Ponta Delgada from Gatwick on Tuesdays and Thursdays in 2024 (June – Sept). This page will be updated when these flights become available to book for 2025. On most days of the week there are flights from the UK to Ponta Delgada via mainland Portugal (Lisbon/Porto). Direct flights also operate from America and Canada and some European cities including Paris. See all current flight options at Skyscanner.

For ease we have a dedicated flight booking agent, Rupender Bhoday from The Flight Centre. Rupender knows our holidays and can book the best flights for you (excluding Ryanair flights). Please email: [email protected] or call: 07442 857639. You can also reach her via The Flight Centre main contact number 0207 925 1114 (ask to speak to Rupender Bhoday on the “Associates” team).

Rupender can also add stop over accommodation on the Portuguese mainland, travel insurance, airport hotels, airport parking and airport lounge passes to your booking.

Suggested indirect flights to Ponta Delgada from Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester

(luggage checked through to Ponta Delgada)

HEATHROW

Carrier	Flight No.	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Tap Portugal	TP1351	LONDON, (HEATHROW) Terminal 2	LISBON, (AIRPORT) Terminal 1	SATURDAY 08:00	SATURDAY 10:45	02h45
Azores Airlines	TP6619	LISBON, (AIRPORT) Terminal 1	PONTA DELGADA, (JOAO PAULO II)	SATURDAY 12:35	SATURDAY 14:05	02h30
Azores Airlines	TP6622	PONTA DELGADA, (JOAO PAULO II)	LISBON, (AIRPORT) Terminal 1	SATURDAY 15:15	SATURDAY 18:30	02h15
Tap Portugal	TP1366	LISBON, (AIRPORT) Terminal 1	LONDON, (HEATHROW) Terminal 2	SATURDAY 20:15	SATURDAY 22:55	02h40

GATWICK

Carrier	Flight No.	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Tap Portugal	TP1335	LONDON, (GATWICK) Terminal S	LISBON, (AIRPORT) Terminal 1	SATURDAY 10:35	SATURDAY 13:20	02h45
Tap Portugal	TP1863	LISBON, (AIRPORT) Terminal 1	PONTA DELGADA, (JOAO PAULO II)	SATURDAY 17:05	SATURDAY 18:30	02h25
Azores Airlines	TP6618	PONTA DELGADA, (JOAO PAULO II)	LISBON, (AIRPORT) Terminal 1	SATURDAY 08:25	SATURDAY 11:40	02h15
Tap Portugal	TP1336	LISBON, (AIRPORT) Terminal 1	LONDON, (GATWICK) Terminal S	SATURDAY 12:55	SATURDAY 15:35	02h40

MANCHESTER

Carrier	Flight No.	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Portugalia	TP1311	MANCHESTER, (MANCHESTER AIRPORT) Terminal 1	LISBON, (AIRPORT) Terminal 1	SATURDAY 10:55	SATURDAY 13:45	02h50
Tap Portugal	TP1863	LISBON, (AIRPORT) Terminal 1	PONTA DELGADA, (JOAO PAULO II)	SATURDAY 17:05	SATURDAY 18:30	02h25
Azores Airlines	TP6618	PONTA DELGADA, (JOAO PAULO II)	LISBON, (AIRPORT) Terminal 1	SATURDAY 08:25	SATURDAY 11:40	02h15
Portugalia	TP1312	LISBON, (AIRPORT) Terminal 1	MANCHESTER, (MANCHESTER AIRPORT) Terminal 1	SATURDAY 14:15	SATURDAY 17:05	02h50

Flights to Pico Island Azores

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Flights are not included in our holidays. Please follow he guidance below for booking flights to Pico Island (PIX) Azores (transfer time from airport to hotel approx. 50 mins)

On most days of the week there are flights from the UK to Pico island via Portugal (Lisbon/Porto). Direct flights also operate from the UK, America and Canada and some European cities including Paris to Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island Azores and from there, you can get an inter island flight with SATA Azorean Airlines. You can also fly via mainland Portugal to Horta (HOR) on neighbouring Faial Island and get a 30 minute ferry crossing with Atlânticoline to Pico Island (Madalena). See all current flight options at Skyscanner.

For ease we have a dedicated flight booking agent, Rupender Bhoday from The Flight Centre. Rupender knows our holidays and can book the best flights for you (excluding Ryanair flights). Please email: [email protected] or call: 07442 857639. You can also reach her via The Flight Centre main contact number 0207 925 1114 (ask to speak to Rupender Bhoday on the “Associates” team).

Rupender can add stop over accommodation on the Portuguese mainland to your booking. We can also add extra nights to your booking on Pico Island to fit with flights. We can also book stop over accommodation on Sao Miguel Island (Ponta Delgada) and Faial Island (Horta).