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SATA - Air Acores Flights, Routes & Travel Guide

Explore the latest SATA Air Acores (SP) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Last updated: October 2026
IATA: SPFounded 1941HQ: Ponta Delgada, São Miguel
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About SATA - Air Acores

Explore the latest SATA Air Acores (SP) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

SATA Air Acores is a Portuguese airline founded on August 21, 1941 and started operations on June 15, 1947. Its head office is located in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel. The airline's main hub is the João Paulo II Airport. SATA Air Acores is also based at Lajes Airport, Horta Airport. The company performs scheduled passenger, cargo, and mail air transportation. In addition, the company is engaged in the maintenance and servicing of aircrafts. In total, SATA Air Acores serves 11 routes. The company's fleet consists of six planes. For the expansion of the route network five aircrafts were ordered.

Airline codeSP
Main hubPDL
Alliance-
Destinations9
Countries1
Fleet7
Updated: October 2026

Popular SATA - Air Acores routes

RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
PDL to TERPonta Delgada to Praia da Vitória40m24NONSTOP
PDL to HORPonta Delgada to Horta55m11NONSTOP
PDL to SMAPonta Delgada to Vila do Porto30m6NONSTOP
PDL to PIXPonta Delgada to Madalena55m5NONSTOP
PDL to FLWPonta Delgada to Santa Cruz das Flores1h 25m2NONSTOP

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9 destinations · Updated: October 2026
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Routes serving Ponta Delgada

1–10 of 16
RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
PDL to TERPonta Delgada to Praia da Vitória40m24NONSTOP
TER to PDLPraia da Vitória to Ponta Delgada45m17NONSTOP
PDL to HORPonta Delgada to Horta55m11NONSTOP
HOR to PDLHorta to Ponta Delgada55m7NONSTOP
PDL to SMAPonta Delgada to Vila do Porto30m6NONSTOP
PDL to PIXPonta Delgada to Madalena55m5NONSTOP
SMA to PDLVila do Porto to Ponta Delgada30m5NONSTOP
PIX to PDLMadalena to Ponta Delgada50m4NONSTOP
PDL to FLWPonta Delgada to Santa Cruz das Flores1h 25m2NONSTOP
FLW to PDLSanta Cruz das Flores to Ponta Delgada1h 20m2NONSTOP
Routes and frequencies may change by season and travel date.
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CabinSeat pitchSeat widthSeat recline
EconomyDe Havilland Dash 8 Q100-Q200 Q20079 cm43 cm8 cm

SATA - Air Acores 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.

SATA Air Acores 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 SATA Air Acores

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.

SATA Air Acores 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.

SATA Air Acores 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 SATA Air Acores

On-time performance

76.73%On-time arrivals
21.69 minAverage delay
98.91%Completion rate
1.09%Cancellation rate

SATA - Air Acores FAQs

Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with SATA - Air Acores.

What checked allowance applies on SATA Air Açores inter-island flights?

SP’s table lists Economy 23 kg, infants 10 kg and an extra 10 kg for Goldsky. These are SP inter-island allowances, not S4 fare-brand allowances.

Who qualifies for extra student baggage on SATA Air Açores?

Students aged 12–26 travelling between home and school get 10 kg extra with a student fare, student card or enrolment proof at check-in.

Whose baggage rules apply when my trip includes both SATA Air Açores and Azores Airlines?

The website applies Azores Airlines rules to such trips. Additional airlines may bring different rules. Check the complete ticket rather than only SP’s inter-island table.

Can SATA Air Açores Economy passengers bring a cabin bag plus a personal item?

Yes: one 55×40×20 cm bag and one 40×30×15 cm item, totalling 8 kg, including wheels/handles. Charter rules may differ.

Can an oversized musical instrument simply be carried into a SATA Air Açores cabin?

No. Normal cabin limits are 55×40×20 cm and 8 kg. Otherwise arrange hard-case hold carriage or an extra seat, declaring type, weight and dimensions for confirmation.

Can I book and check in a SATA Air Açores unaccompanied child online?

No. Contact +351 296 209720, [email protected] or a sales office, supplying the child’s details and responsible adults’ identities/contact numbers at departure, transfers and arrival.

How many assistance-form copies does a SATA Air Açores unaccompanied child need?

A parent/legal guardian completes, prints and signs the notice: two copies for a direct flight or three for one connection. Bring original identification documents as well.

What handover requirements apply to SATA Air Açores unaccompanied children?

Arrive when check-in opens. Guardians remain until departure. The designated collector must be at least 18 with official ID. Absence and failed contact may lead to return travel at guardians’ expense.

Will SATA Air Açores refrigerate medication during my flight?

Generally not, due to operational limits. Keep necessary medication in cabin baggage and arrange suitable temperature control with medical advice and airline carriage approval.

Does SATA Air Açores necessarily charge for a stroller once a child turns two?

No. Strollers or similar mobility-support items remain free for children up to and including 11. Other child equipment has separate conditions.