Flying from Toronto to Horta Airport (HOR): What you need to know
Horta is four hours ahead of Toronto. Horta Airport is located in Horta, which operates on the UTC-1 timezone.
Your flight from Toronto to HOR won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Toronto Pearson International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Horta Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
64% of flights taking off from Toronto Pearson International Airport land at their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can arrive at YTZ from central Toronto in approximately 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Toronto to HOR flight? Kick back in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
62% of flights departing Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport meet their expected arrival time.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
YHM is roughly 72 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Make catching an early Toronto to Horta Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and get to the check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive at their destinations as expected. At YHM, that figure is 71%.
About Horta Airport (HOR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Toronto to Horta Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HOR instead:
Pick up a Horta Airport rental car and explore Horta and beyond with your own wheels. Auto Turistica, Ilha Verde and AUTATLANTIS are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Toronto to Horta Airport flight.
Getting from Horta Airport (HOR) to central Horta
Horta Airport to central Horta is about 8 kilometres. If you're taking a taxi or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic and the time of day.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Horta Airport (HOR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Horta Airport is $931. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,261. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Toronto to HOR, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Cheap Toronto to Horta Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Toronto to Horta Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Toronto to Horta Airport (HOR)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Toronto to Horta Airport (HOR). October is the peak month for travel to Horta. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in March.
The warmest month in Horta is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 24ºC. Book your Toronto to HOR plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
February sees temperatures of between 11ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Horta Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Horta
Start your Horta trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto to Horta Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
You'll find loads of things to do in Horta when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Naturalist - Science & Tourism. Whale Watching followed by Church of the Holy Saviour and Cabeço do Fogo.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've seen Horta. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Portas da Cidade, Seazores and Walking Trail - Rocha da Relva.
Around 290 kilometres east of Horta, Lagoa is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz, Church of Santa Cruz and Convento dos Franciscanos.
