How to find cheap flights to Horta Airport (HOR)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Horta Airport is 252 €. A round-trip plane ticket to HOR right now is 250 €.
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To get cheap tickets to Horta, where Horta Airport is located, book one month before your journey. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best deals.
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Best time to go to Horta
You can usually board the cheapest flight to Horta in June.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to HOR, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
If you'd love to experience Horta at its liveliest, lock in your flights to HOR for August. Taking a trip during high seasons generally means more things to do than at other times of the year.
February is the quietest period of the year to visit if you want a more relaxed pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Horta then.
With averages of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF), August is when Horta is at its warmest. Organise your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your time here.
February brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 11ºC (52ºF) to 16ºC (61ºF).
With three days of rain on average, July is the driest month in Horta.
December brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around nine days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.
Flying to Horta Airport (HOR): What you need to know
Take the fast track to Horta with SATA Air Acores or Azores Airlines. These airlines operate nonstop flights to Horta Airport.
SATA Air Acores has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 64% of its flights into this hub land as planned, making it a wise choice when booking your HOR plane ticket.
On arrival at HOR, you'll be in the UTC-1 timezone.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to HOR? These hotels close to Horta Airport offer the perfect place to relax and recharge:
Pick up a car hire in HOR with leading suppliers like Auto Turistica, Ilha Verde and AUTATLANTIS. Hop in and get ready to discover Horta and beyond.
Horta Airport has an on-time performance of 64%. This percentage is a measure of how reliably flights from HOR complete their journey without delays.
Horta Airport is located in Horta, Azores, Portugal.
Getting to central Horta from Horta Airport (HOR)
The distance from HOR to central Horta is about 8 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 10 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to HOR.
Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 30 minutes.
Your hotel should feel like part of the trip, not just a place to sleep. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Horta:
Horta highlights
Jump off your flight to Horta and go straight to these leading attractions:
Naturalist - Science & Tourism. Whale Watching: Located around 10 kilometres south-east of the city centre, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your sightseeing in the city.
Florêncio Terra Garden: You'll discover this park roughly 10 kilometres south-east of the centre. It's a great spot to take some time out while exploring Horta.
Cabeço do Fogo: Need one more reason to visit Horta? This landmark brings in the crowds and is about 5 kilometres west of the city centre.
How to get to Madalena from Horta Airport (HOR)
Starting your trip in Madalena? From HOR, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive there. The city is about 19 kilometres from the airport.
Allow roughly 1 hour 55 minutes if you decide to travel to Madalena on public transport.
Travelling from Horta Airport (HOR) to Lajes
Lajes is another city that you can easily get to from Horta Airport. It's about 40 kilometres away.
It takes 1 hour 45 minutes or so to drive to Lajes.
Explore more of Portugal
Portugal has plenty more waiting for you. Keep going to Ponta Delgada, located about 274 kilometres east of Horta. Portas da Cidade, Seazores and Walking Trail - Rocha da Relva should be on your must-see list. Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) is the city's closest major airport.
Another city in Portugal that has plenty of appeal is Lagoa. From Horta, it's around 290 kilometres east and offers top sights like Church of Santa Cruz and Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz. Find time for Convento dos Franciscanos too.
Or make your way to Angra do Heroísmo, roughly 129 kilometres east of Horta. Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral are among the many reasons to visit.