Travelling from Pico Island Airport (PIX) to Lajes Field Airport (TER): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Pico Island Airport to Lajes Field Airport is 35 minutes.
Each week, there are 24 Pico Island Airport to Lajes Field Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, jump on the 08:20 SATA - Air Acores flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 19:10 with SATA - Air Acores.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PIX to TER flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
SATA - Air Acores is your gateway to discovering Terceira Lajes (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Portugal!). Check out the direct flights from Pico Island Airport to Lajes Field Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is SATA - Air Acores.
SATA - Air Acores is the most punctual carrier that offers PIX to TER flights.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Pico Island Airport to Lajes Field Airport. Many travellers pass through Lisbon Portela Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pico Island Airport (PIX) to Lajes Field Airport (TER)
R 1,718 is currently the best price for a one-way Pico Island Airport to Lajes Field Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,868. These prices may change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from PIX to TER by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Pico Island Airport to Lajes Field Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from PIX to TER by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Pico Island Airport to Lajes Field Airport.
Handy information about Pico Island Airport (PIX)
57.53% of flights that leave from Pico Island Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Arriving at Lajes Field Airport (TER)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Pico Island Airport to Lajes Field Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near TER instead:
Follow your own route with a Lajes Field Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from way 2 azores, Ilha Verde or Goldcar and experience more of Terceira Lajes and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Lajes Field Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Lajes Field Airport (TER) to central Terceira Lajes
From Lajes Field Airport, Terceira Lajes is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Lajes Field Airport (TER)
The quietest month for a flight from Pico Island Airport to Lajes Field Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Terceira Lajes based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Pico Island Airport to Lajes Field Airport for August if you'd like to explore Terceira Lajes during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PIX to TER sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be explored after you've experienced Terceira Lajes. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Portas da Cidade, Igreja Matriz de Sao Sebastiao and Igreja do Santo Cristo.
Lagoa is another standout destination in Portugal and is around 177 kilometres south-east of Terceira Lajes. No trip is complete without experiencing Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.