HOR - Horta Airport
Horta, Portugal
IATA Code: HOR · Horta, Portugal
The airport code HOR is the IATA identifier for Horta Airport. You may also find it referred to as Horta Airport (HOR).
Horta Airport (HOR) serves Horta, Portugal, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
HOR is the IATA airport code for Horta Airport, located in Horta, Portugal. The airport is situated at coordinates 38.5199°N, 28.7159°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
- HOR
- City
- Horta
- Country
- Portugal
- Timezone
- Atlantic/Azores
- Latitude
- 38.5199°
- Longitude
- -28.7159°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from HOR
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIX - Pico | 24 km | $370 | $1/passenger |
| SJZ - Sao Jorge Island | 50 km | $771 | $2/passenger |
| GRW - Graciosa Island | 87 km | $1,342 | $3/passenger |
| TER - Lajes (terceira Island) | 144 km | $2,222 | $4/passenger |
| FLW - Flores | 233 km | $3,595 | $7/passenger |
| CVU - Corvo | 243 km | $3,749 | $7/passenger |
| PDL - Ponta Delgada | 278 km | $4,289 | $9/passenger |
| SMA - Santa Maria (island) | 356 km | $5,492 | $11/passenger |
| FNC - Funchal | 1,257 km | $19,393 | $39/passenger |
| PXO - Porto Santo | 1,268 km | $19,563 | $39/passenger |
| SPC - Santa Cruz De La Palma | 1,495 km | $23,065 | $46/passenger |
| VDE - Hierro | 1,557 km | $24,021 | $48/passenger |
| GMZ - La Gomera | 1,580 km | $24,376 | $49/passenger |
| TFN - Tenerife | 1,598 km | $24,654 | $49/passenger |
| TFS - Tenerife | 1,619 km | $24,978 | $50/passenger |
| CAT - Cascais | 1,679 km | $25,904 | $52/passenger |
| LIS - Lisbon | 1,697 km | $26,181 | $52/passenger |
| AVR - Alverca | 1,705 km | $26,305 | $53/passenger |
| LPA - Gran Canaria | 1,706 km | $26,320 | $53/passenger |
| QLR - Monte Real | 1,712 km | $26,413 | $53/passenger |
| OPO - Porto | 1,732 km | $26,721 | $53/passenger |
| VGO - Vigo | 1,747 km | $26,953 | $54/passenger |
| ACE - Arrecife | 1,753 km | $27,045 | $54/passenger |
| BGZ - Braga | 1,754 km | $27,061 | $54/passenger |
| FUE - Fuerteventura | 1,771 km | $27,323 | $55/passenger |
| PRM - Portimao | 1,771 km | $27,323 | $55/passenger |
| SCQ - Santiago | 1,774 km | $27,369 | $55/passenger |
| LCG - La Coruna | 1,785 km | $27,539 | $55/passenger |
| VSE - Viseu | 1,796 km | $27,709 | $55/passenger |
| BYJ - Beja (madeira) | 1,810 km | $27,925 | $56/passenger |
| VRL - Vila Real | 1,812 km | $27,956 | $56/passenger |
| FAO - Faro | 1,828 km | $28,202 | $56/passenger |
| BJZ - Badajoz | 1,896 km | $29,251 | $59/passenger |
| BGC - Braganca | 1,900 km | $29,313 | $59/passenger |
| ESU - Essadouira | 1,902 km | $29,344 | $59/passenger |
| EUN - El Aaiún | 1,917 km | $29,575 | $59/passenger |
| TTA - Tan Tan | 1,970 km | $30,393 | $61/passenger |
| OVD - Aviles | 1,976 km | $30,486 | $61/passenger |
| ROZ - Rota | 1,977 km | $30,501 | $61/passenger |
| CMN - Casablanca | 1,981 km | $30,563 | $61/passenger |
| AGA - Agadir | 1,986 km | $30,640 | $61/passenger |
| LEN - Leon | 1,993 km | $30,748 | $61/passenger |
| SLM - Salamanca | 1,997 km | $30,810 | $62/passenger |
| SVQ - Sevilla | 1,999 km | $30,841 | $62/passenger |
| GMD - Ben Slimane | 2,000 km | $30,856 | $62/passenger |
| XRY - Jerez | 2,000 km | $30,856 | $62/passenger |
| RBA - Rabat | 2,025 km | $31,242 | $62/passenger |
| RAK - Marrakech | 2,027 km | $31,273 | $63/passenger |
| OZP - Sevilla | 2,028 km | $31,288 | $63/passenger |
| NNA - Kentira | 2,029 km | $31,303 | $63/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your HOR 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 HOR
- 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 Horta
Horta 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 HOR
HOR provides air connectivity for Horta, Portugal. Travelers should check entry requirements, local transport options, and current fuel price impacts before booking flights through this airport.
Planning Your Trip via HOR
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Horta Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from HOR
- 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 HOR are PIX, SJZ, GRW — consider these for potentially lower fares