TER - Lajes Airport
Lajes (terceira Island), Portugal
IATA Code: TER · Lajes (terceira Island), Portugal
The airport code TER is the IATA identifier for Lajes Airport. You may also find it referred to as Lajes (terceira Island) Airport (TER).
Lajes Airport (TER) serves Lajes (terceira Island), Portugal, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
TER is the IATA airport code for Lajes Airport, located in Lajes (terceira Island), Portugal. The airport is situated at coordinates 38.7618°N, 27.0908°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
- TER
- City
- Lajes (terceira Island)
- Country
- Portugal
- Timezone
- Atlantic/Azores
- Latitude
- 38.7618°
- Longitude
- -27.0908°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from TER
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRW - Graciosa Island | 89 km | $1,373 | $3/passenger |
| SJZ - Sao Jorge Island | 95 km | $1,466 | $3/passenger |
| PIX - Pico | 120 km | $1,851 | $4/passenger |
| HOR - Horta | 144 km | $2,222 | $4/passenger |
| PDL - Ponta Delgada | 166 km | $2,561 | $5/passenger |
| SMA - Santa Maria (island) | 261 km | $4,027 | $8/passenger |
| FLW - Flores | 357 km | $5,508 | $11/passenger |
| CVU - Corvo | 361 km | $5,570 | $11/passenger |
| FNC - Funchal | 1,148 km | $17,711 | $35/passenger |
| PXO - Porto Santo | 1,154 km | $17,804 | $36/passenger |
| SPC - Santa Cruz De La Palma | 1,418 km | $21,877 | $44/passenger |
| VDE - Hierro | 1,486 km | $22,926 | $46/passenger |
| GMZ - La Gomera | 1,503 km | $23,188 | $46/passenger |
| TFN - Tenerife | 1,513 km | $23,343 | $47/passenger |
| CAT - Cascais | 1,536 km | $23,697 | $47/passenger |
| TFS - Tenerife | 1,538 km | $23,728 | $47/passenger |
| LIS - Lisbon | 1,554 km | $23,975 | $48/passenger |
| AVR - Alverca | 1,562 km | $24,099 | $48/passenger |
| QLR - Monte Real | 1,568 km | $24,191 | $48/passenger |
| OPO - Porto | 1,589 km | $24,515 | $49/passenger |
| VGO - Vigo | 1,605 km | $24,762 | $50/passenger |
| BGZ - Braga | 1,612 km | $24,870 | $50/passenger |
| LPA - Gran Canaria | 1,619 km | $24,978 | $50/passenger |
| PRM - Portimao | 1,630 km | $25,148 | $50/passenger |
| SCQ - Santiago | 1,633 km | $25,194 | $50/passenger |
| LCG - La Coruna | 1,645 km | $25,379 | $51/passenger |
| ACE - Arrecife | 1,653 km | $25,502 | $51/passenger |
| VSE - Viseu | 1,653 km | $25,502 | $51/passenger |
| BYJ - Beja (madeira) | 1,668 km | $25,734 | $51/passenger |
| VRL - Vila Real | 1,669 km | $25,749 | $51/passenger |
| FUE - Fuerteventura | 1,674 km | $25,826 | $52/passenger |
| FAO - Faro | 1,686 km | $26,012 | $52/passenger |
| BJZ - Badajoz | 1,752 km | $27,030 | $54/passenger |
| BGC - Braganca | 1,758 km | $27,122 | $54/passenger |
| ESU - Essadouira | 1,779 km | $27,446 | $55/passenger |
| EUN - El Aaiún | 1,824 km | $28,141 | $56/passenger |
| OVD - Aviles | 1,836 km | $28,326 | $57/passenger |
| ROZ - Rota | 1,836 km | $28,326 | $57/passenger |
| CMN - Casablanca | 1,848 km | $28,511 | $57/passenger |
| LEN - Leon | 1,852 km | $28,573 | $57/passenger |
| SLM - Salamanca | 1,854 km | $28,604 | $57/passenger |
| SVQ - Sevilla | 1,857 km | $28,650 | $57/passenger |
| XRY - Jerez | 1,858 km | $28,665 | $57/passenger |
| TTA - Tan Tan | 1,864 km | $28,758 | $58/passenger |
| AGA - Agadir | 1,866 km | $28,789 | $58/passenger |
| GMD - Ben Slimane | 1,866 km | $28,789 | $58/passenger |
| OZP - Sevilla | 1,886 km | $29,097 | $58/passenger |
| RBA - Rabat | 1,890 km | $29,159 | $58/passenger |
| NNA - Kentira | 1,893 km | $29,205 | $58/passenger |
| TNG - Tanger | 1,900 km | $29,313 | $59/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your TER 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 TER
- 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 Lajes (terceira Island)
Lajes (terceira 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 TER
TER provides air connectivity for Lajes (terceira 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 TER
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Lajes Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from TER
- 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 TER are GRW, SJZ, PIX — consider these for potentially lower fares