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SJZ São Jorge Airport

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São Jorge Airport (SJZ) serves Sao Jorge Island. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATASJZ
ICAOLPSJ
Non-stop2
Airlines1
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation95 m

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The airport in numbers

São Jorge Airport — facts & history

We pulled São Jorge Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 14,242 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 71,215 in 2017.

Passengers / year
14,242
as of 2022
Peak traffic
71,215
in 2017
Elevation
95 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal
Passengers per year, 1986–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from São Jorge Airport to Sao Jorge Island

Train & bus: Lisbon: red Metro line from the terminal. Porto: purple Metro line (E). Faro: bus.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxis with a small bag/airport surcharge. Uber, Bolt and FreeNow are active and cheap.

Tipping: Round up.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from São Jorge Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Sao Jorge Island ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from São Jorge Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: SATA Air Acores

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at São Jorge Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near São Jorge Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Sao Jorge Island shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from São Jorge Airport to the centre of Sao Jorge Island?
Lisbon: red Metro line from the terminal. Porto: purple Metro line (E). Faro: bus.
Can I use a ride app from São Jorge Airport?
Metered taxis with a small bag/airport surcharge. Uber, Bolt and FreeNow are active and cheap.
What's the cheapest way from São Jorge Airport to Sao Jorge Island?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Lisbon: red Metro line from the terminal. Porto: purple Metro line (E). Faro: bus.
Can I get from São Jorge Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Lisbon: red Metro line from the terminal. Porto: purple Metro line (E). Faro: bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from São Jorge Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Ponta Delgada, Lajes (terceira Island). 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is São Jorge Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on São Jorge Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at São Jorge Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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