Santa Cruz da Graciosa
The island's capital, with its harbour and whitewashed houses, seen from the air.
Tickets →
Airport · Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal
Graciosa GRW
3 km from central Santa Cruz da Graciosa. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 3 km
- terminals
- 1
- local time
- --:--
- IATA · ICAO
- GRW · LPGR
About the airport
Graciosa Airport is at Barro Vermelho, about 2 km west-northwest of Santa Cruz da Graciosa, the island’s capital. Built by the Azores Regional Government and opened in 1981, it has a runway of about 1,300 metres. It is run by SATA Gestão de Aeródromos.
Terminal
It has a single, small passenger terminal, which replaced the original one in 2001. Flights are operated by SATA Air Açores to other islands of the archipelago, with connections on to Lisbon and beyond.
Services
Facilities are basic. It is worth arranging a rental car or accommodation in advance, as the island is small and choice is limited.
Getting to the city
Taxi
Taxis are available at the airport. Santa Cruz da Graciosa is about 2 km away.
Airport map
Terminal
A small single terminal, opened in 2001. SATA Air Açores flights to other Azores islands.
Santa Cruz da Graciosa
Things to do in Santa Cruz da Graciosa
Santa Cruz da Graciosa is the capital of Graciosa, one of the smallest and quietest islands of the Azores, designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It is a destination of volcanic landscapes, windmills, vineyards and a slow pace of life.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Santa Cruz da Graciosa?
Graciosa airport is about 3 km from central Santa Cruz da Graciosa.
How do I get from the airport to central Santa Cruz da Graciosa?
From Graciosa airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Graciosa airport have?
Graciosa has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Santa Cruz da Graciosa?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal façade: Torbenbrinker, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal and apron: Carlos Luis M C da Cruz, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal at dusk: Carlos Luis M C da Cruz, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Santa Cruz da Graciosa: Angrense, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Furna do Enxofre: Unukorno, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Caldeira da Graciosa: José Luís Ávila Silveira/Pedro Noronha e Costa, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Moinhos de vento: José Luís Ávila Silveira/Pedro Noronha e Costa, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons