Travelling from Porto Airport (OPO) to Porto Santo Airport (PXO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Porto Airport to Porto Santo Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
To ensure you catch your OPO to PXO flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
EasyJet is your gateway to discovering Porto Santo (and perhaps some other great parts of Portugal!). Check out the direct flights from Porto Airport to Porto Santo Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is easyJet.
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Porto Santo Airport (PXO)
R 643 is the best price for a one-way Porto Airport to Porto Santo Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,275. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Book 11 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from OPO to PXO.
The cheapest month for flights from Porto Airport to Porto Santo Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Porto Airport to Porto Santo Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
Of all flights departing from Porto Airport, 74.49% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Porto to Porto Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near OPO. Whether you have an early flight from Porto Airport to Porto Santo Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Porto Santo Airport (PXO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PXO if you're taking a late Porto Airport to Porto Santo Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go beyond Porto Santo and discover places outside the usual tourist stops with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Porto Santo Airport rental car from Rodavante.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Porto Santo Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Porto Santo Airport (PXO) to central Porto Santo
Porto Santo Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Porto Santo. The drive time takes around 5 minutes.
When to fly to Porto Santo Airport (PXO)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Porto Airport to Porto Santo Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Porto Santo. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Porto Santo is September, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Porto Airport to Porto Santo Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from OPO to PXO in March if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Porto Santo, now it's time to discover other corners of Portugal. Journey around 72 kilometres south-west to Câmara de Lobos to check off its popular sights. From Plage to Miradouro do Ilhéu e as suas paisagens and Lagar da Giesta waterfall, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 72 kilometres south-west of Porto Santo, São Martinho is another favourite stop in Portugal. No visit is complete without checking out Praça CR7, Ponte Estrada Monumental and Amparo garden.