Horta Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Horta airport is 9.5 km southwest of the centre, the longest transfer among all the minor Azores islands: a taxi (queue at the arrivals exit) takes 10-15 minutes, even 20-30 at peak times, for €15-20. There are no dedicated shuttles, so anyone arriving or departing always has to factor this into their layover time. On the plus side, once in the centre, Horta's marina, Peter's Café Sport and the ferry terminal for Pico and São Jorge are all within walking distance.

Horta and the marina

City centre · The airport is 9.5 km southwest of the centre; the taxi takes 10-15 minutes (longer at peak times) for €15-20, with no dedicated shuttles.

Best for: Those who want Horta's marina, Peter's Café Sport and the ferry to Pico within easy reach.

Pros

Marina, Peter's Café Sport and the sailors' murals within walking distance
Ferry terminal for Pico and São Jorge just a few steps away

Cons

The airport is the farthest from the centre among the Azores' minor islands: a taxi is always needed
In high season taxis can be slow to arrive: build in a margin so as not to miss the flight

Recommended hotels in this area

Apartamentos Turísticos Verdemar: On Rua Dr. Melo e Simas, a few steps from the port and the marina, with views of Pico and São Jorge; apartments with a kitchen, handy for longer stays.
À Beira-Pim: 14 minutes on foot from Praia do Porto Pim, Horta's town beach; terrace and free parking.

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