Flying from Lajes Field Airport (TER) to Sao Jorge Island Airport (SJZ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Lajes Field Airport to Sao Jorge Island Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 35 minutes.
Choose from 12 weekly Lajes Field Airport to Sao Jorge Island Airport flights. The 08:15 departure with SATA - Air Acores is the earliest you can take. SATA - Air Acores operates the last service of the day at 16:05.
Your TER to SJZ flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetting into Fajã de Santo Amaro (and then seeing more of Portugal!) is a snap with SATA - Air Acores. This popular airline has direct flights from Lajes Field Airport to Sao Jorge Island Airport.
SATA - Air Acores is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Among carriers operating TER to SJZ flights, SATA - Air Acores has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lajes Field Airport (TER) to Sao Jorge Island Airport (SJZ)
$119 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lajes Field Airport to Sao Jorge Island Airport flight. Return flights start at $215. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from TER to SJZ by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Lajes Field Airport to Sao Jorge Island Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Save time searching for cheap flights from TER to SJZ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lajes Field Airport to Sao Jorge Island Airport.
Handy information about Lajes Field Airport (TER)
Of all flights leaving Lajes Field Airport, 66.93% land on time at their destination.
To reach Lajes Field Airport from central Terceira Lajes, it takes around 5 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 15 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to TER? If you're boarding an early flight from Lajes Field Airport to Sao Jorge Island Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Sao Jorge Island Airport (SJZ)
Book a hotel close to SJZ if you have a late Lajes Field Airport to Sao Jorge Island Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Sao Jorge Island Airport rental car and discover Fajã de Santo Amaro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Ilha Verde, AUTATLANTIS and AzoreanWay are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Sao Jorge Island Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Sao Jorge Island Airport (SJZ) to central Fajã de Santo Amaro
From Sao Jorge Island Airport, Fajã de Santo Amaro is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Sao Jorge Island Airport (SJZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Lajes Field Airport to Sao Jorge Island Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Fajã de Santo Amaro based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Fajã de Santo Amaro is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 23ºC. Lock in your flights from Lajes Field Airport to Sao Jorge Island Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from TER to SJZ in February. Temperatures average between 11ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Fajã de Santo Amaro. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Portas da Cidade, Igreja Matriz de Sao Sebastiao and Igreja do Santo Cristo.
Around 241 kilometres east of Fajã de Santo Amaro, Lagoa is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.