SMA - Santa Maria Airport
Santa Maria (island), Portugal
IATA Code: SMA · Santa Maria (island), Portugal
The airport code SMA is the IATA identifier for Santa Maria Airport. You may also find it referred to as Santa Maria (island) Airport (SMA).
Santa Maria Airport (SMA) serves Santa Maria (island), Portugal, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
SMA is the IATA airport code for Santa Maria Airport, located in Santa Maria (island), Portugal. The airport is situated at coordinates 36.9714°N, 25.1706°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
- SMA
- City
- Santa Maria (island)
- Country
- Portugal
- Timezone
- Atlantic/Azores
- Latitude
- 36.9714°
- Longitude
- -25.1706°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from SMA
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDL - Ponta Delgada | 97 km | $1,497 | $3/passenger |
| TER - Lajes (terceira Island) | 261 km | $4,027 | $8/passenger |
| SJZ - Sao Jorge Island | 324 km | $4,999 | $10/passenger |
| PIX - Pico | 337 km | $5,199 | $10/passenger |
| GRW - Graciosa Island | 344 km | $5,307 | $11/passenger |
| HOR - Horta | 356 km | $5,492 | $11/passenger |
| FLW - Flores | 589 km | $9,087 | $18/passenger |
| CVU - Corvo | 599 km | $9,241 | $18/passenger |
| FNC - Funchal | 901 km | $13,901 | $28/passenger |
| PXO - Porto Santo | 912 km | $14,070 | $28/passenger |
| SPC - Santa Cruz De La Palma | 1,157 km | $17,850 | $36/passenger |
| VDE - Hierro | 1,226 km | $18,915 | $38/passenger |
| GMZ - La Gomera | 1,242 km | $19,162 | $38/passenger |
| TFN - Tenerife | 1,253 km | $19,331 | $39/passenger |
| TFS - Tenerife | 1,278 km | $19,717 | $39/passenger |
| LPA - Gran Canaria | 1,360 km | $20,982 | $42/passenger |
| ACE - Arrecife | 1,398 km | $21,568 | $43/passenger |
| CAT - Cascais | 1,400 km | $21,599 | $43/passenger |
| FUE - Fuerteventura | 1,418 km | $21,877 | $44/passenger |
| LIS - Lisbon | 1,420 km | $21,908 | $44/passenger |
| AVR - Alverca | 1,430 km | $22,062 | $44/passenger |
| QLR - Monte Real | 1,452 km | $22,401 | $45/passenger |
| PRM - Portimao | 1,470 km | $22,679 | $45/passenger |
| OPO - Porto | 1,497 km | $23,096 | $46/passenger |
| BYJ - Beja (madeira) | 1,523 km | $23,497 | $47/passenger |
| BGZ - Braga | 1,525 km | $23,528 | $47/passenger |
| FAO - Faro | 1,526 km | $23,543 | $47/passenger |
| VGO - Vigo | 1,530 km | $23,605 | $47/passenger |
| VSE - Viseu | 1,551 km | $23,929 | $48/passenger |
| ESU - Essadouira | 1,551 km | $23,929 | $48/passenger |
| EUN - El Aaiún | 1,566 km | $24,160 | $48/passenger |
| SCQ - Santiago | 1,569 km | $24,207 | $48/passenger |
| VRL - Vila Real | 1,576 km | $24,315 | $49/passenger |
| LCG - La Coruna | 1,588 km | $24,500 | $49/passenger |
| TTA - Tan Tan | 1,614 km | $24,901 | $50/passenger |
| BJZ - Badajoz | 1,621 km | $25,009 | $50/passenger |
| AGA - Agadir | 1,632 km | $25,178 | $50/passenger |
| CMN - Casablanca | 1,645 km | $25,379 | $51/passenger |
| GMD - Ben Slimane | 1,667 km | $25,718 | $51/passenger |
| ROZ - Rota | 1,673 km | $25,811 | $52/passenger |
| BGC - Braganca | 1,673 km | $25,811 | $52/passenger |
| RAK - Marrakech | 1,680 km | $25,919 | $52/passenger |
| RBA - Rabat | 1,696 km | $26,166 | $52/passenger |
| XRY - Jerez | 1,698 km | $26,197 | $52/passenger |
| NNA - Kentira | 1,702 km | $26,258 | $53/passenger |
| SVQ - Sevilla | 1,705 km | $26,305 | $53/passenger |
| SMW - Smara | 1,705 km | $26,305 | $53/passenger |
| VIL - Dakhla | 1,718 km | $26,505 | $53/passenger |
| TNG - Tanger | 1,727 km | $26,644 | $53/passenger |
| OZP - Sevilla | 1,732 km | $26,721 | $53/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your SMA 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 SMA
- 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 Santa Maria (island)
Santa Maria (island) 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 SMA
SMA provides air connectivity for Santa Maria (island), Portugal. Travelers should check entry requirements, local transport options, and current fuel price impacts before booking flights through this airport.
Planning Your Trip via SMA
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Santa Maria Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from SMA
- 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 SMA are PDL, TER, SJZ — consider these for potentially lower fares