PXO - Porto Santo Airport
Porto Santo, Portugal
IATA Code: PXO · Porto Santo, Portugal
The airport code PXO is the IATA identifier for Porto Santo Airport. You may also find it referred to as Porto Santo Airport (PXO).
Porto Santo Airport (PXO) serves Porto Santo, Portugal, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
PXO is the IATA airport code for Porto Santo Airport, located in Porto Santo, Portugal. The airport is situated at coordinates 33.0734°N, 16.3500°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
- PXO
- City
- Porto Santo
- Country
- Portugal
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Latitude
- 33.0734°
- Longitude
- -16.3500°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from PXO
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| FNC - Funchal | 58 km | $895 | $2/passenger |
| TFN - Tenerife | 510 km | $7,868 | $16/passenger |
| SPC - Santa Cruz De La Palma | 512 km | $7,899 | $16/passenger |
| ACE - Arrecife | 528 km | $8,146 | $16/passenger |
| TFS - Tenerife | 560 km | $8,640 | $17/passenger |
| FUE - Fuerteventura | 566 km | $8,732 | $17/passenger |
| GMZ - La Gomera | 567 km | $8,748 | $17/passenger |
| LPA - Gran Canaria | 579 km | $8,933 | $18/passenger |
| VDE - Hierro | 603 km | $9,303 | $19/passenger |
| ESU - Essadouira | 654 km | $10,090 | $20/passenger |
| TTA - Tan Tan | 714 km | $11,016 | $22/passenger |
| AGA - Agadir | 724 km | $11,170 | $22/passenger |
| EUN - El Aaiún | 724 km | $11,170 | $22/passenger |
| RAK - Marrakech | 798 km | $12,312 | $25/passenger |
| CMN - Casablanca | 815 km | $12,574 | $25/passenger |
| SMW - Smara | 836 km | $12,898 | $26/passenger |
| PRM - Portimao | 839 km | $12,944 | $26/passenger |
| GMD - Ben Slimane | 850 km | $13,114 | $26/passenger |
| FAO - Faro | 880 km | $13,577 | $27/passenger |
| CAT - Cascais | 889 km | $13,715 | $27/passenger |
| RBA - Rabat | 896 km | $13,823 | $28/passenger |
| LIS - Lisbon | 908 km | $14,009 | $28/passenger |
| NNA - Kentira | 912 km | $14,070 | $28/passenger |
| SMA - Santa Maria (island) | 912 km | $14,070 | $28/passenger |
| OZZ - Ouarzazate | 921 km | $14,209 | $28/passenger |
| AVR - Alverca | 922 km | $14,225 | $28/passenger |
| BEM - Beni Mellal | 941 km | $14,518 | $29/passenger |
| BYJ - Beja (madeira) | 942 km | $14,533 | $29/passenger |
| TIN - Tindouf | 986 km | $15,212 | $30/passenger |
| PDL - Ponta Delgada | 993 km | $15,320 | $31/passenger |
| ROZ - Rota | 994 km | $15,335 | $31/passenger |
| TNG - Tanger | 1,001 km | $15,443 | $31/passenger |
| QLR - Monte Real | 1,004 km | $15,490 | $31/passenger |
| MEK - Meknes | 1,008 km | $15,551 | $31/passenger |
| XRY - Jerez | 1,023 km | $15,783 | $32/passenger |
| OZG - Zagora | 1,037 km | $15,999 | $32/passenger |
| VIL - Dakhla | 1,041 km | $16,061 | $32/passenger |
| TTU - Tetouan | 1,050 km | $16,199 | $32/passenger |
| AEI - Algeciras | 1,054 km | $16,261 | $33/passenger |
| FEZ - Fes | 1,058 km | $16,323 | $33/passenger |
| GIB - Gibraltar | 1,063 km | $16,400 | $33/passenger |
| SVQ - Sevilla | 1,065 km | $16,431 | $33/passenger |
| BJZ - Badajoz | 1,073 km | $16,554 | $33/passenger |
| OZP - Sevilla | 1,077 km | $16,616 | $33/passenger |
| ERH - Er-rachidia | 1,127 km | $17,387 | $35/passenger |
| OPO - Porto | 1,134 km | $17,495 | $35/passenger |
| VSE - Viseu | 1,135 km | $17,511 | $35/passenger |
| AGP - Malaga | 1,152 km | $17,773 | $36/passenger |
| TER - Lajes (terceira Island) | 1,154 km | $17,804 | $36/passenger |
| ODB - Cordoba | 1,168 km | $18,020 | $36/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your PXO 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 PXO
- 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 Porto Santo
Porto Santo enjoys a subtropical climate characterized by hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures generally range from 15°C to 35°C (59°F to 95°F) throughout the year. Early morning and late evening flights can offer relief from daytime heat during summer. Pack layers for air-conditioned terminals.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through PXO
As a European airport, PXO 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 PXO
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Porto Santo Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from PXO
- 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 PXO are FNC, TFN, SPC — consider these for potentially lower fares