Dulles to Praia da Vitória (IAD–TER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dulles to Praia da Vitória
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,674 mi 4h 42m nonstop +4h ahead 7 1-stop hubs

IAD–TER is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. GAF leads the route. The flight covers 2,674 miles in approximately 4h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–TER service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GAF GAF 0 76%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GAF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to TER.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
275
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Praia da Vitória is 4 hours ahead of Dulles.
IAD: EDT · TER: +00

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 10:00 PM in Praia da Vitória.
Distance & Flight Time
2,674 mi / 4,304 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 42m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Portugal visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Portugal is an EU member and Schengen member. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. At Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), Porto Francisco Sa Carneiro (OPO), or Faro (FAO), immigration stamps your passport at the non-EU line.

The 90-day Schengen clock runs across all 29 Schengen countries. Days spent in Spain, France, or any other Schengen state count toward the same 90-day limit. Portugal's train network connects Lisbon to Porto in 2 hours 40 minutes on the Alfa Pendular for EUR 25 to EUR 35 ($27 to $38). Lisbon to Faro (Algarve) takes 2 hours 50 minutes. The Madeira and Azores archipelagos are autonomous regions of Portugal: both are in the Schengen area, so no separate visa is needed. TAP Air Portugal connects Lisbon to Funchal (Madeira, 1 hour 35 minutes) and Ponta Delgada (Azores, 2 hours 15 minutes).

Direct flights from New York JFK and Newark to Lisbon run about 7 hours on TAP, United, and Portuguese carriers. Boston to LIS runs about 6 hours 30 minutes. Direct service also operates from Miami, Washington Dulles, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. TAP offers free Lisbon stopovers on transatlantic flights. Portugal uses the euro, trading at roughly $1.08 per EUR 1. Card payments and contactless tap work at most businesses. Lisbon's metro has 4 lines with single tickets at EUR 1.65 ($1.78). The Viva Viagem card works on metro, buses, trams, and ferries. Tram 28 climbs through Alfama for the standard EUR 3.80 cash fare or EUR 1.65 with the Viva Viagem card. A restaurant meal with wine runs EUR 12 to EUR 25 ($13 to $27). Pasteis de nata (custard tarts) cost EUR 1.20 to EUR 1.50 at most pastelarias.

Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

IAD–TER Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Praia da Vitória route.
Route details
Distance2,674 mi / 4,304 km
Flight time4h 42m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: TER
Full nameLajes Airport
IATA / ICAOTER / LPLA
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation180 ft / 55 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to TER flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lajes Airport take approximately 4h 42m. The route covers 2,674 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: GAF.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EWR, CHS, PUJ, ANU, BOS, YYZ and LIS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Praia da Vitória is 4 hours ahead of Dulles.
Yes, return flights from TER to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IAD to TER

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lajes Airport (TER) are connected by nonstop service from GAF.

IAD to TER Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to TER ranges from 4 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,674 miles (4,304 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via EWR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.