Why go
- Atlantic island near Madeira, Portugal.
- Served by Porto Santo Airport (PXO).
History
Porto Santo Island is a Portuguese island and municipality 43 kilometres northeast of Madeira Island in the North Atlantic Ocean; it is the northernmost and easternmost island of the archipelago of Madeira, located in the Atlantic Ocean west of Europe and Africa. The municipality of Porto Santo occupies the entire island and small neighbouring islands. It was elevated to city status on 6 August 1996. The sole parish of the municipality is also named Porto Santo. The population in 2011 was 5,483, in an area of 42.59 km2. The main settlement on the island is Vila Baleira.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 1 direct destination
- Etihad Airways EY (Fokker 100, 32S) · 1 route: Lisbon
- SATA International S4 (Fokker 100, A319) · 1 route: Lisbon*
- TAP Portugal TP (Fokker 100, A319) · 1 route: Lisbon
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Porto Santo Airport (PXO). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PXO has direct flights to 1 destination on 3 airlines (incl. Lisbon). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Porto Santo, 2.4 km); routes include Funchal – Porto Santo.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Porto Santo Island. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.