Travelling from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Santa Maria Airport (SMA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Santa Maria Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Leave enough time to catch your LIS to SMA flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Azores Airlines is your ticket to exploring Santa Maria (and perhaps some other great corners of Portugal!). Browse the direct flights from Lisbon Airport to Santa Maria Airport offered by this popular airline.
Azores Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Azores Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering LIS to SMA flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
$184 is the best price for a one-way Lisbon Airport to Santa Maria Airport flight. A return flight starts at $231. These prices may change based on demand.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LIS to SMA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Santa Maria Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
Of all flights departing from Lisbon Airport, 56% land on schedule at their destination.
Lisbon Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Lisbon. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near LIS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Santa Maria Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
Reserve a hotel close to SMA if you're taking a late Lisbon Airport to Santa Maria Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Santa Maria Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ilha Verde, addCar or AUTATLANTIS and explore beyond Santa Maria's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Santa Maria Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Santa Maria Airport (SMA) to central Santa Maria
From Santa Maria Airport, Santa Maria is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Santa Maria Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Santa Maria in March.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've seen Santa Maria. Around 1496 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Portas da Cidade, Gruta do Carvao and Igreja do Colegio.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Portugal, consider Lagoa, roughly 1480 kilometres west of Santa Maria. Church of Santa Cruz, Colecao Visitavel Matriz of thegoa and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio are key reasons to visit.