Airports of entry in Portugal
These are the airports where an international flight can clear customs and immigration to enter Portugal. Each links to its full page with runways, frequencies, operating hours, fuel, and handling details.
10
Airports of entry
5
Require APIS
LPFR
FAO
Faro
Faro
Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Faro. Immigration office operational during published hours.
LPPR
OPO
Francisco Sa Carneiro
Porto
Schengen port of entry. SEF on-site. Non-Schengen processing available.
LPPD
PDL
João Paulo II Airport
Ponta Delgada
APIS required
Schengen area (Portugal). Full border control. SEF present. Important North Atlantic entry point.
LPPT
LIS
Lisbon
Lisbon
Schengen port of entry. SEF (immigration) on-site. Non-Schengen at Terminal 1.
LPFL
FLW
Flores Airport
Santa Cruz das Flores
APIS required
Schengen area. Border control on request. Westernmost Schengen entry point. Primarily inter-island SATA flights.
LPHR
HOR
Horta Airport
Horta
APIS required
Schengen area. Border control available. Inter-island and some European connections.
LPLA
TER
Lajes Airport
Praia da Vitória
APIS required
International airport of entry. EU/Schengen border control available. APIS required under EU Regulation 2025/12 for all air carriers including private flights on extra-EU routes
LPMA
FNC
Madeira
Madeira
Schengen airport. Border control for arrivals from non-Schengen states only. EU/EEA nationals may use e-gates at Madeira where available.
LPPS
PXO
Porto Santo
Porto Santo
Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Porto Santo.
LPAZ
SMA
Santa Maria Airport
Vila do Porto
APIS required
Schengen area. Border control available. Classic transatlantic refueling stop for light aircraft.