All flight timings published are based upon information supplied to us by the relevant airlines at the time of our brochure going to press, and are subject to confirmation by the airport authorities and Air Traffic Control. Please note that schedules may change, both before and after you book. We will quote you the latest available timings at the time of booking, and advise you of any significant schedule changes that may occur subsequently, but please be aware that such changes are outside our control, and only constitute a “major change” under the terms of our booking conditions if the departure time of your outbound flight changes by 12 hour or more from the timings confirmed on your original confirmation invoice. 

As most airlines now operate “fluid pricing” policies with fares rising and falling in line with supply and demand, typical flight supplements are shown for guidance purposes only. We will provide a definite quote for your chosen departure date at the time of booking. 

Unless stated otherwise, check-in time for all flights is two hours prior to the confirmed departure time on your flight tickets, which you will receive approximately two weeks in advance of travel.

Flights to the Azores

On Saturdays, a combined flight from Gatwick and Manchester to Ponta Delagda (São Miguel Island) is operated by the Azorean carrier, SATA International.

TAP Air Portugal operate regular flights via Lisbon to Ponta Delgada (São Miguel Island), Lajes (Terceira Island) and Horta (Faial Island) and Pico throughout the year, although fewer weekly flights operate during the winter season. Same-day connections via Lisbon are generally only possible from either Gatwick or Heathrow airports, and schedules vary according to the day of the week and the time of the year, so please call us for more information.

Our prices for São Miguel are based on direct SATA flights; prices for the other islands are based on TAP flights via Lisbon. Flights with SATA via São Miguel can also be arranged on request for the other islands, but please note that, due to the late arrival of the outbound flight on Saturdays and the early departure of the return on Tuesdays, this option usually requires that you spend your first or last night on São Miguel.

Local time in the UK is one hour behind GMT/BST.

Summer  Gatwick and Manchester flights to São Miguel with SATA International on Saturdays:

Outbound Manchester via London Gatwick, inbound London Gatwick via Manchester

TAP flights to São Miguel, Terceira, Faial and Pico:

Frequency and schedule varies according to season. 

Multi-Centre Holidays

First time visitors may find it difficult to decide which island to opt for and it is possible to visit more than one. 'Island-hopping' however does often involve internal flights rather than just ferries as there are three distinct groups of islands spread over several hundred kilometres. Of the islands we have chosen, São Miguel is the largest; its capital Ponta Delgada is surprisingly sophisticated and in addition to its varied landscapes and natural attractions the island even has two golf courses. Terceira is about half the size and will appeal to both walkers and those interested in a very strong cultural heritage. Pico is the second largest island but much more sparsely populated and rugged. In addition to having the highest peak in all of Portugal, Pico still produces wines and aperitifs in the traditional way. Faial is a smaller island with with a combination of fertile rolling hills and volcanic peaks but Horta, the capital, is most famous as a popular port of call for transatlantic yachtsmen and major whale-watching centre.
Off all the islands in the Azores, Pico and Faial are the closest to each other and regular ferries cover the 4.5 miles between Horta and Madalena in around 35 minutes. The remaining islands are linked by convenient flights, with several daily departures between the major islands of São Miguel, Terceira and Faial.
It is even possible to combine the Azores with Madeira, using scheduled TAP Air Portugal flights. You can make use of TAP's direct service from London to Funchal. After enjoying your stay on Madeira, you can fly directly from Funchal to São Miguel, from where you will return to London via Lisbon (this itinerary can also be booked in reverse).

If you are considering a multi-centre holiday, please call us on 020 8847 8700 with your requirements and we will prepare a tailor-made quote for you.