Santa Cruz das Flores
The island's small capital, of whitewashed houses, on the east coast beside the airport.
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Airport · Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal
Flores FLW
0 km from central Santa Cruz das Flores. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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About the airport
Flores Airport, opened in 1972, is on the east coast of Flores island in the Azores, right beside the capital, Santa Cruz das Flores. The runway runs next to the town, so the trip to nearby accommodation is very short. It is run by ANA, part of VINCI Airports.
Terminal
It has a single, very small passenger terminal. Flights are operated by SATA Air Açores to other islands of the archipelago, with connections on to Lisbon and beyond.
Services
The terminal has basic services and car rental desks. It is worth booking a car in advance, especially in summer, as the island’s fleet is limited.
Getting to the city
Taxi
Taxis are available at the airport. Santa Cruz das Flores lies right beside the runway, a few minutes by car.
Airport map
Terminal
A single, very small terminal right next to Santa Cruz das Flores. SATA Air Açores flights to other Azores islands.
Santa Cruz das Flores
Things to do in Santa Cruz das Flores
Santa Cruz das Flores is the small capital of Flores island, at the western edge of the Azores. The island, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, is known for its waterfalls, crater lakes and hydrangeas, and is a destination for hiking and nature.
Poço do Bacalhau
A waterfall dropping into a pool on the west coast, near Fajã Grande, reached by a short trail.
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Fajã Grande
A village on the west coast, beneath green cliffs, the starting point for several trails and waterfalls.
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Lagoa Funda e Lagoa Rasa
Two crater lakes in the island's interior, among green pastures and slopes, seen from viewpoints.
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How far is the airport from central Santa Cruz das Flores?
Flores airport is about 0 km from central Santa Cruz das Flores.
How do I get from the airport to central Santa Cruz das Flores?
From Flores airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Flores airport have?
Flores has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Santa Cruz das Flores?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal façade: Wo st 01 (There are 682 Pictures in my Category) See also Toolserver, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, Wikimedia Commons
- The car park, with a SATA aircraft in the background: João Silva Medina, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The control tower: twiga_swala, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Santa Cruz das Flores: Hipersyl, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Poço do Bacalhau: Jorge Paulo Jesus Correia, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Fajã Grande: Dreizung, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Lagoa Funda e Lagoa Rasa: Luisa Madruga, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons