CAT - Cascais Airport
Cascais, Portugal
IATA Code: CAT · Cascais, Portugal
The airport code CAT is the IATA identifier for Cascais Airport. You may also find it referred to as Cascais Airport (CAT).
Cascais Airport (CAT) serves Cascais, Portugal, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
CAT is the IATA airport code for Cascais Airport, located in Cascais, Portugal. The airport is situated at coordinates 38.7250°N, 9.3552°W. The current jet fuel price in the Europe region is $5.51/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (Europe)
$5.51/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- CAT
- City
- Cascais
- Country
- Portugal
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Latitude
- 38.7250°
- Longitude
- -9.3552°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from CAT
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIS - Lisbon | 20 km | $309 | $1/passenger |
| AVR - Alverca | 33 km | $509 | $1/passenger |
| QLR - Monte Real | 129 km | $1,990 | $4/passenger |
| BYJ - Beja (madeira) | 143 km | $2,206 | $4/passenger |
| PRM - Portimao | 188 km | $2,900 | $6/passenger |
| BJZ - Badajoz | 220 km | $3,394 | $7/passenger |
| FAO - Faro | 226 km | $3,487 | $7/passenger |
| VSE - Viseu | 255 km | $3,934 | $8/passenger |
| OPO - Porto | 286 km | $4,412 | $9/passenger |
| VRL - Vila Real | 316 km | $4,875 | $10/passenger |
| BGZ - Braga | 328 km | $5,060 | $10/passenger |
| SVQ - Sevilla | 336 km | $5,184 | $10/passenger |
| ROZ - Rota | 351 km | $5,415 | $11/passenger |
| XRY - Jerez | 364 km | $5,616 | $11/passenger |
| OZP - Sevilla | 370 km | $5,708 | $11/passenger |
| VGO - Vigo | 395 km | $6,094 | $12/passenger |
| ODB - Cordoba | 405 km | $6,248 | $12/passenger |
| SLM - Salamanca | 412 km | $6,356 | $13/passenger |
| BGC - Braganca | 414 km | $6,387 | $13/passenger |
| AEI - Algeciras | 450 km | $6,943 | $14/passenger |
| TNG - Tanger | 451 km | $6,958 | $14/passenger |
| GIB - Gibraltar | 455 km | $7,020 | $14/passenger |
| CQM - Ciudad Real | 467 km | $7,205 | $14/passenger |
| SCQ - Santiago | 471 km | $7,267 | $15/passenger |
| AGP - Malaga | 484 km | $7,467 | $15/passenger |
| TTU - Tetouan | 499 km | $7,699 | $15/passenger |
| VLL - Valladolid | 506 km | $7,807 | $16/passenger |
| ECV - Madrid | 511 km | $7,884 | $16/passenger |
| LCG - La Coruna | 516 km | $7,961 | $16/passenger |
| GRX - Granada | 518 km | $7,992 | $16/passenger |
| LEN - Leon | 531 km | $8,192 | $16/passenger |
| MAD - Madrid | 533 km | $8,223 | $16/passenger |
| TOJ - Madrid | 543 km | $8,377 | $17/passenger |
| NNA - Kentira | 550 km | $8,485 | $17/passenger |
| RBA - Rabat | 569 km | $8,779 | $18/passenger |
| GMD - Ben Slimane | 595 km | $9,180 | $18/passenger |
| OVD - Aviles | 605 km | $9,334 | $19/passenger |
| CMN - Casablanca | 616 km | $9,504 | $19/passenger |
| AHU - Al Hociema | 629 km | $9,704 | $19/passenger |
| RGS - Burgos | 631 km | $9,735 | $19/passenger |
| MEK - Meknes | 639 km | $9,858 | $20/passenger |
| LEI - Almeria | 648 km | $9,997 | $20/passenger |
| ABC - Albacete | 649 km | $10,013 | $20/passenger |
| FEZ - Fes | 662 km | $10,213 | $20/passenger |
| MLN - Melilla | 685 km | $10,568 | $21/passenger |
| SDR - Santander | 699 km | $10,784 | $22/passenger |
| NDR - El Aroui | 699 km | $10,784 | $22/passenger |
| TEV - Teruel | 722 km | $11,139 | $22/passenger |
| VIT - Vitoria | 724 km | $11,170 | $22/passenger |
| RJL - Logroño-Agoncillo | 724 km | $11,170 | $22/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your CAT Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the Europe region has jet fuel priced at $5.51/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from CAT
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Cascais
Cascais experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through CAT
As a European airport, CAT falls within the Europe fuel pricing zone. European airports typically offer excellent rail and public transit connections to city centers. If traveling within the Schengen Area, border checks are minimal for intra-Schengen flights. Travelers from outside the EU/Schengen zone should ensure visa requirements are met before departure.
Planning Your Trip via CAT
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Cascais Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from CAT
- Fuel impact awareness: The Europe region currently prices jet fuel at $5.51/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to CAT are LIS, AVR, QLR — consider these for potentially lower fares