Cheap flights from Warsaw to Horta

December is the cheapest month for this route, and the months that carry fares on the calendar run from September through December and again in June and July. Late autumn is quiet and often good value, while the summer months are peak island season and fill up early, so book those well ahead. Midweek departures usually cost less than weekend ones, and you should allow extra time around Christmas and New Year, when both ends of the route get busy. If your dates are flexible, compare a few weeks either side of your plan before you commit.

None of the carriers on this route are low-cost: TAP Portugal, LOT Polish Airlines, Swiss and Lufthansa are all full-service airlines, so expect a different set of inclusions than on a budget ticket, with the exact allowance depending on the fare family you choose. Since there are no direct flights, each airline sells the trip as a connection through its own network, and one ticket can pair two of them. What really differs is the layover, the airport where you change planes and how much of the journey is covered by the fare you pick.

Horta is served by one airport, so there is no choice to make about where you land. Island airports tend to be small and sit close to the town they serve, and the usual ways into the centre are a taxi or a transfer arranged with your accommodation, as public transport on the island is limited. If your connection lands late, sort out your onward transfer before you travel, and remember that inter-island flights and ferries can be disrupted by weather.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Portuguese

Emergency number

112

Driving side

right

Calling code

+351

Internet domain

.pt

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Horta

14 k (2021)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Lisbon)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Warsaw has two airports, so check whether you are flying from F. Chopin or Modlin before booking ground transport.
• Check the baggage allowance that comes with your specific fare, not just the airline's name.
• If your itinerary is split across two separate tickets, leave plenty of time between flights in case the first one is delayed.
• Make sure your passport or ID and any entry documents for Portugal are valid for your travel dates.
• Book early for the summer months, when island flights fill up, and look at December, the cheapest month on this route.
• Compare total journey time and layover, not just the fare, since every option here involves a connection.