Transfers to and from Lajes Airport

Lajes Airport provides accessible transfer services for passengers. All transport vehicles are only allowed to pick up and drop off passengers at the ground transportation center of the facility.

Car rental agencies, taxis, buses, shuttles, and other public transport vehicles have served the airport.

It is recommended for passengers to check what is allowed for hand-carry baggage and check-in baggage. Also, securing personal belongings before and after boarding the aircraft is a must.

Rental Car Services at Lajes Airport

Reserve your vehicles or rent one on-site through Lajes Airport's Car Rental Services.

Some passengers would opt to rent a car, as this is the most convenient and easiest way to explore the island.

There are ten car rental counters inside the terminal. See all rental car companies at Lajes Airport.

Qualified renters must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license. However, renters ages 18 to 24 may pay a corresponding young driver's surcharge.

Renters must fill up the necessary information stated in the agreement form. All rental agencies accept cash, credit, and debit cards for payment.

Rental rates may vary depending upon the selected vehicle and agency.

Ride Shares at Lajes Airport

Rideshare transportation services are not famous in the area though there are available vehicles.

One rideshare company that operates on the island is Uber. Interested passengers may download the company's app on their smartphone to book a vehicle.

Rideshare rate may vary depending upon the chosen vehicle and the passenger's point of destination.

Taxis at Lajes Airport

Taxi cabs are accessible outside the terminal. They can only pick up and drop off passengers in the ground transportation area of the airport.

Lajes International Airport is about 3km to and from downtown Lajes, which is a 5 to 10 minutes drive via EN1-1A or V R and R. Diogo Meneses Avila. More information about taxis at Lajes Airport.

The estimated taxi fare from downtown Lajes to Lajes International Airport and vice versa starts at €16.00. Some taxi services also charge an additional luggage fee of €2.50 per bag.

Buses at Lajes Airport

Lajes Airport connects to a local bus system, Empresa de Viação Terceirense (EVT).

EVT buses can only pick up and drop off passengers at the designated bus stop within the airport premises.

A single-way bus fare from the airport to Praia da Vitoria and vice versa costs €1.05. Further information about buses to and from Lajes Airport.

Trains at Lajes Airport

Train transit is unavailable in Lajes Airport and the whole town of Praia da Vitoria, Terceira.

Hotel Shuttle Services at Lajes Airport

Hotel Shuttles are allowed to pick up and drop off passengers at the ground transportation area of the airport.

Passengers with hotel reservations may contact their accommodation for their shuttle transfer.

Non-hotel Shuttles also serve the airport. There are available door-to-door shuttle transfers to and from the airport.

Non-hotel Shuttle rates may vary depending upon the passenger's negotiation with the service provider.

Parking at Lajes Airport

Lajes International Airport provides several convenient parking options for everyone; short-term and long-term parking, daily parking, Valet parking, off-airport parking, and the park, sleep and fly parking lot.

These parking lots are located next to the access road, adjacent to the terminal building.

Parking rates may vary depending upon the parking lot you have selected. See more information about long and short-term parking at Lajes Airport.