Lisbon to Pico Island (LIS–PIX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Lisbon to Pico Island
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Pico Island is 1 hour behind Lisbon.
LIS: WET · PIX: -01

When it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon, it's 5:00 PM in Pico Island.
Distance & Flight Time
1,040 mi / 1,673 km
Getting to LIS

Metro Red Line runs from downtown Lisbon (Alameda, Oriente) to the airport in 20–25 minutes (€1.85 single, or €0.48 on a Viva Viagem card). Trains run from 6:30am to 1am. The airport has its own station (Aeroporto) at the end of the Red Line.

Taxis from central Lisbon cost €10–15 and take 15–20 minutes with no traffic. Uber and Bolt are widely available at similar or lower prices. AeroBus (Carris) is slower (30–40 min) but cheaper at €4.

Facts

LIS–PIX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lisbon to Pico Island route.
Route details
Distance1,040 mi / 1,673 km
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections0 hubs
Origin: LIS
Full nameLisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
IATA / ICAOLIS / LPPT
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: PIX
Full namePico Airport
IATA / ICAOPIX / LPPI
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation109 ft / 33 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIS to PIX flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through . These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Pico Island is 1 hour behind Lisbon.
Yes, return flights from PIX to LIS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Flight time is about 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes on the 1,500 km sector. Pico Airport has a short runway (1,745 meters), which limits the aircraft types that can operate there. Westbound flights face headwinds over the Atlantic.
Azores Airlines (SATA) operates this route with seasonal and year-round service depending on demand. Frequency is typically 2 to 4 flights per week, increasing in summer. Aircraft are usually Bombardier Q400 turboprops or A320 family jets depending on runway conditions and schedule.
Pico Airport sits at the western end of the island near the town of Madalena. The runway is short and subject to crosswinds, so cancellations and diversions happen more often than on mainland routes. Fog can close the airport on short notice. Have a backup plan involving the inter-island ferry to Faial if your flight is disrupted.
Renting a car is the best option. The airport has a few rental counters. There is limited bus service on the island and it does not connect well to flight schedules. Taxis exist but are few. The island is about 42 km long, so driving from end to end takes around 45 minutes.
Atlanticoline runs frequent ferry service between Madalena (Pico) and Horta (Faial). The crossing takes about 30 minutes. Horta Airport on Faial has a longer runway and more reliable flight operations. If your Pico flight gets cancelled, rebooking through Horta is a common workaround.

Lisbon to Pico Island: Azores Atlantic Hop

LIS-PIX covers about 1,500 km over the Atlantic in roughly 2 hours 15 minutes. Azores Airlines (SATA) is the primary carrier, operating 2 to 4 weekly flights with higher frequency in summer. Pico is the second-largest island in the Azores and is known for Mount Pico, Portugal's highest peak at 2,351 meters, and its UNESCO-listed vineyard landscape. The airport has a short runway, so operations can be disrupted by wind and fog.

Pico Airport is near Madalena on the island's west coast. A car rental is the practical way to explore the island, which stretches 42 km end to end. The inter-island ferry from Madalena to Horta on Faial takes 30 minutes and serves as a reliable backup if flights are cancelled. Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport handles the mainland side, with departures from Terminal 1. The route is heavily seasonal, peaking from June through September when whale watching and hiking draw visitors.