Is there a ferry from Portugal to the Azores?

There is no ferry service between continental Portugal and the Azores.

How do I get from Portugal to the Azores?

To get to the Azores, it’s best to fly into João Paulo II Airport (PDL) at Ponta Delgada, the capital of São Miguel, the Azores’ biggest island. Because of its remote location, direct flights to the Azores from destinations outside Portugal are limited, so you should expect to take at least one connecting flight.

Can you get to the Azores by boat?

All nine of the Azores Islands are well connected by ferry. However, the archipelago is sparsely spread across the North Atlantic and so the average journey time between each island varies greatly. These routes are operated by Atlanticoline, who provides a few sailings every week.

Can you fly direct to Azores?

Airports in Azores Every island in Azores has a commercial airport. However, only a few airports have flights connections to mainland Portugal. And from those, only 2 are currently operating direct international flights. The strongest hub is Ponta Delgada airport (PDL), in Azores’ largest island: São Miguel.

How long does it take to sail from Portugal to Azores?

The straight line distance was roughly 800 nautical miles and most people motor straight to there in about 6 to 7 days.

How long is the ferry from Portugal to the Azores?

The quickest crossing to The Azores is Madalena – Porto Horta with Atlânticoline and takes 30 min, while the longest crossing is P. Vitoria – V. Praia with Atlânticoline and can take up to 3 hrs 30 min.

How do I get from Lisbon to the Azores?

To get from Lisbon to Azores, you can take the direct flight, which takes 2 hours and costs from 30 USD. There are 288 direct flights per day and 2016 flights per week.

How many days do you need in the Azores?

In general, you should be able to see all the highlights on most Azores islands in 2-3 days. The only exception is São Miguel, the largest island, where we recommend staying at least 5-7 days.

Are the Azores expensive?

While they are still slightly more expensive than mainland Portugal – insularity comes with a price! – food and accommodation are still cheap compared to Western European standards. It’s possible to travel to Azores with a budget of less than $80-90 a day, including accommodation, food, and transportation.

Is there a ferry from Madeira to Azores?

This said, like someone mentioned, there are no ferries between Madeira and Azores, only airplanes.

Are there any beaches in the Azores?

Despite not being a tropical beach destination at all, one of the most unique landscapes in Azores are its beaches (or in Portuguese: praias). There are almost 40 beaches in Azores distinguished with the European Blue Flag for its environmental and quality standards.