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Azores Airlines Flights, Routes & Travel Guide

Explore the latest Azores Airlines (S4) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Last updated: October 2026
IATA: S4Founded 1990HQ: Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal
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About Azores Airlines

Explore the latest Azores Airlines (S4) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Azores Airlines was founded in 1990 and was known for a long time as SATA international. The airline adopted its current name in 2015. Azores Airlines serves five local islands as well as other Portuguese cities. The hub is at Ponta Delgada and Lisbon is also a focus city for its operations. The airline flies Airbus A320 family aircraft and is modernizing the fleet around the neo variant.

Airline codeS4
Main hubPDL
Alliance-
Destinations17
Countries7
Fleet9
Updated: October 2026

Popular Azores Airlines routes

RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
PDL to LISPonta Delgada to Lisbon2h 20m11NONSTOP
PDL to OPOPonta Delgada to Porto2h 20m11NONSTOP
PDL to BOSPonta Delgada to Boston6h 10m6NONSTOP
PDL to YYZPonta Delgada to Toronto6h 35m4NONSTOP
PDL to FNCPonta Delgada to Funchal2h 5m4NONSTOP

Azores Airlines hubs and focus cities

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17 destinations · Updated: October 2026
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Routes serving Ponta Delgada

1–10 of 26
RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
LIS to PDLLisbon to Ponta Delgada2h 30m18NONSTOP
OPO to PDLPorto to Ponta Delgada2h 25m11NONSTOP
PDL to LISPonta Delgada to Lisbon2h 20m11NONSTOP
PDL to OPOPonta Delgada to Porto2h 20m11NONSTOP
PDL to BOSPonta Delgada to Boston6h 10m6NONSTOP
BOS to PDLBoston to Ponta Delgada4h 55m6NONSTOP
FNC to PDLFunchal to Ponta Delgada1h 58m5NONSTOP
PDL to YYZPonta Delgada to Toronto6h 35m4NONSTOP
YYZ to PDLToronto to Ponta Delgada5h 45m4NONSTOP
PDL to FNCPonta Delgada to Funchal2h 5m4NONSTOP
Routes and frequencies may change by season and travel date.
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Aircraft, cabins and onboard experience

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Aircraft

Cabin comparison

CabinSeat pitchSeat widthSeat recline
EconomyAirbus A320 A320-20079 cm46 cm8 cm

Azores Airlines baggage allowance

Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.

Baggage

The allowances and restrictions for Economy Class: jne piece of luggage, 115 cm (55 x 40 x 20 cm) including handles and wheels, 8 kg. The allowances and restrictions for Executive Class: two pieces of luggage; 126 cm (56 x 45 x 25 cm) including handles and wheels per piece; 10 kg per piece. Each checked bag cannot be heavier than 32 kg.

Azores Airlines Baggage rules

Travel policies

Pets

Small pets (cats, dogs, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, chinchillas, rabbits, tortoises/turtles, and aquarium fish) can travel in the cabin if the combined weight of the pet and carrier does not exceed 8 kg. For pets traveling in the cabin, carriers must not exceed the dimensions of 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm. Animals who exceed the limit to travel in the cabin may be accepted as checked baggage instead. The maximum combined weight for pets and their carriers in the hold is 45kg.

Flying with pets on Azores Airlines

Infants

Children under two years of age are considered infants. Infants younger than seven days old are not allowed on the flight. Infants do not need a separate seat. They may travel on the lap of an accompanying adult. One adult may travel with two infants. In this case you need to buy one seat for one infant and the other can be on the lap of the adult.

Azores Airlines Infants policy

Check in rules

Check-in options: automatic check-in, web check-in, mobile check-in, kiosk (totem) check-in. Online check-in begins 48 hours before departure and ends 90 minutes before departure. Check-in counters open three hours before departure and close 60 minutes before departure.

Azores Airlines Check-in rules

Unaccompanied minors

Unaccompanied children over 3 months and under 5 years of age can be accepted only if individually accompanied by an additional flight attendant throughout the flight. Infants or unaccompanied children are also charged at the adult fare. For minors aged 5 years and above, we provide an assistance service at the airport.

Unaccompanied minors in Azores Airlines

On-time performance

79.15%On-time arrivals
22.84 minAverage delay
97.64%Completion rate
2.36%Cancellation rate

Azores Airlines FAQs

Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Azores Airlines.

When can I check in online with Azores Airlines?

For eligible flights, online check-in is available from 48 hours until 1 hour and 15 minutes before departure.

Can I check in online with an Azores Airlines student fare?

No. Check in at the airport counter for verification.

Can I check in online after a mileage upgrade to Azores Airlines Conforto?

Online check-in is unavailable for this type of mileage upgrade.

When should I reach the Azores Airlines counter with special baggage or assistance needs?

Arrive when the counter opens to allow time for document processing.

Can I use only digital ID.GOV identification for Azores Airlines travel outside Portugal?

No. Physical identification is required for journeys outside Portugal.

When do Azores Airlines counters open for Portugal domestic and European flights?

Counters normally open two hours before departure. At Santa Maria, they open 1.5 hours before departure.

When does Azores Airlines check-in close at Porto for domestic and European flights?

Check-in closes 50 minutes before departure.

When does Azores Airlines domestic check-in close at Lisbon T1?

Check-in closes one hour before departure.

When do Azores Airlines counters open and close for Boston–Cape Verde flights?

Counters open four hours before departure and close 1 hour and 15 minutes before departure.

When do Azores Airlines counters open at Toronto?

Counters open four hours before departure.