Flying from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Porto Santo Airport (PXO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Porto Santo Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Every week, there are five Lisbon Airport to Porto Santo Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, go for the 09:20 TAP Air Portugal flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 19:00 with TAP Air Portugal.
To ensure you get on your LIS to PXO flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Porto Santo (and then discovering more of Portugal!) is a cinch with TAP Air Portugal. This popular airline has direct flights from Lisbon Airport to Porto Santo Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is TAP Air Portugal.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for LIS to PXO flights is TAP Air Portugal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Porto Santo Airport (PXO)
Currently, $58 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Airport to Porto Santo Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $117. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from LIS to PXO, book your journey five months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Porto Santo Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LIS to PXO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Lisbon Airport to Porto Santo Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
56% of flights that depart Lisbon Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Lisbon Airport from central Lisbon, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near LIS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Porto Santo Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Porto Santo Airport (PXO)
If you're coming in on a late Lisbon Airport to Porto Santo Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near PXO:
Pick up a Porto Santo Airport rental car and explore parts of Porto Santo that most visitors tend to miss. Browse the options available from Rodavante.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Porto Santo Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Porto Santo Airport (PXO) to central Porto Santo
From Porto Santo Airport, Porto Santo is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Porto Santo Airport (PXO)
Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Lisbon Airport to Porto Santo Airport. Porto Santo in high season is buzzing, but hotel rates are typically higher and top attractions can get crowded. Go in the low season if you want a quieter experience.
Lock in your flight from Lisbon Airport to Porto Santo Airport for September if you want to go to Porto Santo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LIS to PXO in March if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto Santo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Portugal waiting to be discovered. Around 72 kilometres south-west of Porto Santo, a visit to Câmara de Lobos will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Câmara do Lobos Harbour, Baia de Camara de Lobos and Viewpoint of Câmara de Lobos Bay.
Around 72 kilometres south-west of Porto Santo, São Martinho is another favourite stop in Portugal. Start your sightseeing at Praça CR7, Lido Promenade and Blandy's Wine Lodge.