FLW - Flores Airport
Flores, Portugal
IATA Code: FLW · Flores, Portugal
The airport code FLW is the IATA identifier for Flores Airport. You may also find it referred to as Flores Airport (FLW).
Flores Airport (FLW) serves Flores, Portugal, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
FLW is the IATA airport code for Flores Airport, located in Flores, Portugal. The airport is situated at coordinates 39.4553°N, 31.1314°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
- FLW
- City
- Flores
- Country
- Portugal
- Timezone
- Atlantic/Azores
- Latitude
- 39.4553°
- Longitude
- -31.1314°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from FLW
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVU - Corvo | 24 km | $370 | $1/passenger |
| HOR - Horta | 233 km | $3,595 | $7/passenger |
| PIX - Pico | 253 km | $3,903 | $8/passenger |
| GRW - Graciosa Island | 270 km | $4,166 | $8/passenger |
| SJZ - Sao Jorge Island | 270 km | $4,166 | $8/passenger |
| TER - Lajes (terceira Island) | 357 km | $5,508 | $11/passenger |
| PDL - Ponta Delgada | 509 km | $7,853 | $16/passenger |
| SMA - Santa Maria (island) | 589 km | $9,087 | $18/passenger |
| FNC - Funchal | 1,490 km | $22,988 | $46/passenger |
| PXO - Porto Santo | 1,501 km | $23,157 | $46/passenger |
| SPC - Santa Cruz De La Palma | 1,719 km | $26,521 | $53/passenger |
| VDE - Hierro | 1,779 km | $27,446 | $55/passenger |
| GMZ - La Gomera | 1,804 km | $27,832 | $56/passenger |
| TFN - Tenerife | 1,825 km | $28,156 | $56/passenger |
| TFS - Tenerife | 1,845 km | $28,465 | $57/passenger |
| CAT - Cascais | 1,877 km | $28,958 | $58/passenger |
| LIS - Lisbon | 1,894 km | $29,221 | $58/passenger |
| QLR - Monte Real | 1,900 km | $29,313 | $59/passenger |
| AVR - Alverca | 1,902 km | $29,344 | $59/passenger |
| OPO - Porto | 1,907 km | $29,421 | $59/passenger |
| VGO - Vigo | 1,912 km | $29,498 | $59/passenger |
| BGZ - Braga | 1,927 km | $29,730 | $59/passenger |
| SCQ - Santiago | 1,933 km | $29,822 | $60/passenger |
| LPA - Gran Canaria | 1,935 km | $29,853 | $60/passenger |
| LCG - La Coruna | 1,940 km | $29,930 | $60/passenger |
| YYT - St. John'''s | 1,956 km | $30,177 | $60/passenger |
| VSE - Viseu | 1,976 km | $30,486 | $61/passenger |
| PRM - Portimao | 1,979 km | $30,532 | $61/passenger |
| ACE - Arrecife | 1,985 km | $30,625 | $61/passenger |
| VRL - Vila Real | 1,988 km | $30,671 | $61/passenger |
| FUE - Fuerteventura | 2,002 km | $30,887 | $62/passenger |
| BYJ - Beja (madeira) | 2,012 km | $31,041 | $62/passenger |
| FAO - Faro | 2,036 km | $31,411 | $63/passenger |
| BGC - Braganca | 2,070 km | $31,936 | $64/passenger |
| BJZ - Badajoz | 2,090 km | $32,245 | $64/passenger |
| OVD - Aviles | 2,130 km | $32,862 | $66/passenger |
| YQX - Gander | 2,133 km | $32,908 | $66/passenger |
| ESU - Essadouira | 2,133 km | $32,908 | $66/passenger |
| EUN - El Aaiún | 2,147 km | $33,124 | $66/passenger |
| BYT - Bantry | 2,150 km | $33,170 | $66/passenger |
| LEN - Leon | 2,157 km | $33,278 | $67/passenger |
| SLM - Salamanca | 2,175 km | $33,556 | $67/passenger |
| KIR - Kerry | 2,177 km | $33,587 | $67/passenger |
| FSP - St.-pierre | 2,177 km | $33,587 | $67/passenger |
| ROZ - Rota | 2,185 km | $33,710 | $67/passenger |
| MQC - Miquelon | 2,201 km | $33,957 | $68/passenger |
| SVQ - Sevilla | 2,203 km | $33,988 | $68/passenger |
| TTA - Tan Tan | 2,204 km | $34,003 | $68/passenger |
| CMN - Casablanca | 2,205 km | $34,019 | $68/passenger |
| XRY - Jerez | 2,207 km | $34,050 | $68/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your FLW 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 FLW
- 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 Flores
Flores 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 FLW
FLW provides air connectivity for Flores, Portugal. Travelers should check entry requirements, local transport options, and current fuel price impacts before booking flights through this airport.
Planning Your Trip via FLW
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Flores Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from FLW
- 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 FLW are CVU, HOR, PIX — consider these for potentially lower fares