Flores Airport (Açores) serves Flores Island in the Azores archipelago, Portugal. It is a small regional airport with a single passenger terminal handling inter‑island and occasional mainland flights.
Terminal Guide for Flores Airport #
The airport has one compact passenger terminal with straightforward check-in and arrivals areas suited to short regional routes. Facilities are modest with a small selection of passenger services befitting a low‑traffic island airport.
Getting to and From Flores Airport #
Onward travel options include taxis, rental cars and local buses where available; journeys to island settlements are typically short. There is no rail service; ferry connections to other islands depart from island harbors rather than the airport.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Flores Airport #
Facilities are limited: basic check-in and waiting areas, a small café or vending machines and restrooms. Lounges and extensive shopping are not available. Wi‑Fi and charging points may be limited, and accessibility assistance should be arranged with carriers if needed.
Tips for Flores Airport #
- Island airports in the Azores have seasonal schedules - check flight availability well ahead if travelling off-season.
- Ground transport on smaller islands is limited; rental cars are the most flexible option but should be booked in advance.
- Terminals are small; buy essentials in the town rather than relying on airport retail.
Weather & Climate near Flores Airport #
Flores Airport's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 11°C to 25°C. Abundant rainfall (1592 mm/year), wettest in January.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 12° - 16° | 14° | 237 mm | overcast | 81% | 8.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
| February | Acceptable | 11° - 16° | 14° | 161 mm | overcast | 80% | 8.7 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.6h |
| March | Acceptable | 12° - 17° | 14° | 157 mm | overcast | 79% | 7.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 12° - 17° | 15° | 125 mm | overcast | 81% | 6.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.1h |
| May | Good | 14° - 19° | 16° | 103 mm | overcast | 82% | 6.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.2h |
| June | Good | 16° - 21° | 18° | 67 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.7h |
| July | Excellent | 18° - 24° | 21° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.5h |
| August | Excellent | 19° - 25° | 22° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.5 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.5h |
| September | Very Good | 18° - 24° | 21° | 107 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 5.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Acceptable | 17° - 22° | 19° | 157 mm | overcast | 79% | 6.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | 15° - 19° | 17° | 151 mm | overcast | 79% | 7.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| December | Acceptable | 13° - 17° | 15° | 192 mm | overcast | 80% | 8.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |