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The terminal with the control tower beside it

Airport · Porto Santo, Portugal

Porto Santo PXO

2 km from central Porto Santo. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.

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About the airport

Porto Santo Airport is at the western end of the island, a few kilometres from Vila Baleira. It is a small, quiet airport that links the island with Funchal, Lisbon and, in season, other cities.

Terminals

It has a single small terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. There are only a few flights a day, with more seasonal routes in summer.

Services

As it is a small airport, services are basic: a café, car rental desks and taxis outside. If you arrive by ferry from Funchal, the port is in Vila Baleira, not next to the airport.

The airport and its long runway from the air, with the coast behindTerminal entrance

Official website

Getting to the city

  • Taxi

    Official rank outside the terminal. The ride to Vila Baleira, the island's main town, is very short.

  • Ferry Funchal-Porto Santo

    Ferry between Funchal and Porto Santo, a crossing of about 2 h 30 min. It arrives at the port in Vila Baleira, not at the airport.

Airport map

Terminal

A single, small terminal. It mostly handles regional flights to Funchal and seasonal flights to Lisbon and other cities.

Porto Santo

Things to do in Porto Santo

Porto Santo is Madeira's sister island, known for its golden-sand beach of about nine kilometres. With a drier climate and a relaxed pace, it is a beach and viewpoint-walking destination, with Vila Baleira as its main town.

Praia do Porto Santo

Praia do Porto Santo

About nine kilometres of golden sand and calm water, the island's great beach.

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Pico do Castelo

Pico do Castelo

A viewpoint on an old volcanic cone, with views over the whole island and the sea.

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Casa de Colombo

Casa de Colombo

A house museum in Vila Baleira dedicated to Christopher Columbus, who lived on the island for a time.

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Ilhéu de Cima

Ilhéu de Cima

A rocky islet with a lighthouse off the south coast, visible from the beach and the hills.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is the airport from central Porto Santo?

Porto Santo airport is about 2 km from central Porto Santo.

How do I get from the airport to central Porto Santo?

From Porto Santo airport you can take Taxi and Ferry Funchal-Porto Santo (boat). Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.

How many terminals does Porto Santo airport have?

Porto Santo has one terminal: Terminal.

Landing in Porto Santo?

Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.

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