Porto Santo is the small island beside Madeira, and its airport has a surprisingly long runway. Private jet charter at Porto Santo Airport suits jets of most sizes: the runway is 3,000 metres, though aircraft over 30 tonnes cannot backtrack.
The airport is open 24 hours except for a legal bar overnight, and Menzies Aviation is the listed handler. Charter-A arranges the aircraft and the handling, and confirms timings at booking. Everything is subject to availability.
Flying privately to Porto Santo
The airport is open 24 hours, except 00:00 to 06:00 local when landings and take-offs are barred. Customs runs 07:00 to 23:00, with other times on request. Menzies handling runs 07:00 to 22:00, and jet fuel 09:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 19:00, with other times on request.
The runway is 18/36, 3,000 by 45 metres, asphalt and concrete. Aircraft over 30 tonnes may not backtrack on the runway, and there is no hangar space for visiting aircraft. The top fire-cover category needs at least 60 minutes' notice to the Madeira airports director. Charter-A confirms these points for your aircraft.
Porto Santo airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (383 KB)Porto Santo Airport at a glance
| Location | Aeroporto de Porto Santo, Ilha de Porto Santo, 9400 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LPPS · IATA PXO |
| Region | Madeira (Porto Santo island), Portugal |
| Nearest city | Vila Baleira (Porto Santo) — About 2 km from Porto Santo town |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours, except 00:00–06:00 local when landings and take-offs are barred. Customs 07:00–23:00. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – 07:00–23:00 local, other times on request |
| Runway | 18/36 – 3,000 m × 45 m asphalt/concrete |
| Private jets | Yes — runway 3,000 m; no runway backtracking for aircraft over 30 tonnes |
| Handling / FBO | Menzies Aviation |
| Airport website | ana.pt |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (ais.nav.pt, en.wikipedia.org). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Vila Baleira
Porto Santo is known for its long sandy beach, unusual among the islands nearby, and its main town is Vila Baleira. The airport is about 2 km from Porto Santo town. Charter-A confirms road transfers to your hotel once the trip is planned. Charter-A can advise on road transfers across the island once your hotel is fixed.
Private jet flight times to Porto Santo
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,315 nm · 2,430 km | 4 hr | 3 hr 25 min |
| Manchester | 1,360 nm · 2,520 km | 4 hr 10 min | 3 hr 30 min |
| Edinburgh | 1,475 nm · 2,730 km | 4 hr 30 min | 3 hr 45 min |
| Paris | 1,270 nm · 2,350 km | 3 hr 55 min | 3 hr 15 min |
| Geneva | 1,295 nm · 2,400 km | 3 hr 55 min | 3 hr 20 min |
| Nice | 1,270 nm · 2,360 km | 3 hr 55 min | 3 hr 15 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Porto Santo is a sector of about 1,310 nautical miles. Midsize jets and super midsize jets fly it non-stop; smaller jets may add a fuel stop. Heavy jets suit larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Porto Santo: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Porto Santo?
Yes. The runway is 3,000 by 45 metres. Aircraft over 30 tonnes may not backtrack on the runway. Charter-A checks your aircraft against this before we quote.
What are the customs hours at Porto Santo?
Customs runs 07:00 to 23:00 local, with other times on request. Charter-A arranges the notification as part of the booking. Charter-A arranges the notice for you.
Is there a hangar at Porto Santo?
No. Charter-A plans parking and onward positioning with you. We confirm the parking position before you fly.
How far is Porto Santo Airport from the town?
About 2 km from Porto Santo town. Charter-A confirms transfer arrangements to your hotel at booking. The distance is short, and we confirm the road transfer at booking.
How long is the flight from London to Porto Santo by private jet?
About 4 hr in a light jet and 3 hr 25 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 1,315 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Porto Santo Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Porto Santo Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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