Flights Lisbon → Santa Maria (island)
LIS → SMA
Route overview
The flight route operates from Lisbon to Santa Maria Island, utilizing an Airbus A320 aircraft. The destination airport on Santa Maria sees approximately 93,415 passengers per year, indicating a relatively low traffic volume compared to major international airports.
The Lisbon (LIS) → Santa Maria (island) (SMA) route is operated by TAP Portugal. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Santa Maria (island) the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes.
Heading to Santa Maria (island): what to expect in this direction
Flying from Lisbon (LIS) to Santa Maria (island) (SMA) heads west for about 1,420 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 12m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 min (atfm); arriving into Santa Maria (island) it is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 73% | 19 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating LIS-SMA
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LIS-SMA
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: TAP Portugal.
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The Lisbon-Santa Maria (island) route is about 1,420 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
