Flores Airport - FLW
Flores Airport is a regional airport serving the Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal. It is located on Flores Island in the Azores archipelago. Owned by the Government of Portugal and operated by ANA Aeroportos de Portugal, the airport sits on the eastern coast of the island, bisecting the regional capital of Santa Cruz das Flores. Working under the IATA airport code FLW, Flores Airport sits at 32 meters above mean sea level. There is one runway, which measures 0.86 miles and has an asphalt surface. In 2016, it handled a total of 55,264 passengers and moved 322 metric tonnes of cargo.
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The airport was inaugurated in 1972. Flores Airport was conceded to AAA, along with the airports in Lisbon, Porto, Faro. Horta, Vila do Porto, Ponta Delgada, and Beja. In 2013, improvement plans were set in place. These included the addition of lifts, escalators, and mechanical walkways. The main airline that services Flores Airport is SATA Air Acores, a local airline based in Sao Sebastiao in Ponta Delgada. Destinations include Corvo, Horta, Ponta Delgada, and Terceira. Cities, suburbs, and towns located near the airport include Ribeira, Horta, Faja Grande, and more.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a number of hotels easily accessible from the Flores Airport. One of the best-reviewed properties is the INATEL Flores Hotel. It offers an onsite pool and ocean views. Nearby hotels include the Hotel Servi-Flor and the Hotel Occidental.
The nearest major airport to Flores Airport – FLW is the Corvo Airport, located in Corvo Island and about 15 miles from the airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Flores Island, Portugal airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Flores Island, Portugal (FLW) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the FLW airport.
Most of these FLW
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Flores Island, Portugal
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Map of Flores Island, Portugal Hotels
View all Flores Island, Portugal (FLW) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Flores Island, Portugal (FLW) location map.
Weather Forecast for Flores Island, Portugal (FLW)
If you planning to travel to Flores Island, Portugal (FLW), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 6:55 AM.
The temperature feels like 64.5 with a humidity level of 88 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 62 percent with visibility at 14.7 percent.
Today’s UV index is 9, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south at a speed of 12 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 8:59 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/5
Light shower rain
65°F
High: 67°F
Low: 65°F
Precipitation: 65%
Monday
5/6
Heavy rain
65°F
High: 66°F
Low: 63°F
Precipitation: 90%
Tuesday
5/7
Heavy rain
64°F
High: 66°F
Low: 62°F
Precipitation: 90%
Wednesday
5/8
Broken clouds
64°F
High: 67°F
Low: 61°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
5/9
Broken clouds
64°F
High: 68°F
Low: 63°F
Precipitation: 0%
Friday
5/10
Broken clouds
65°F
High: 69°F
Low: 64°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Flores Island, Portugal FLW airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free FLW airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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