Located on Porto Santo Island in the Madeira archipelago, just a kilometre from Vila Baliera, the small Porto Santo Airport was the first such airport in the entire island chain. Seasonal flights to Milan, Brussels, Lisbon, London-Gatwick and Warsaw are offered along with two year-round services to Funchal and Lisbon. Charters as well as low-cost carriers operate at the airport.

Porto Santo Airport facilities

A favourite amenity with holidaymakers here is car rental in Porto Santo Airport, giving visitors the freedom to travel around at will. Other traveller facilities at the airport include refreshments, assistance for the disabled, duty-free outlets and duty-paid shops, long- and short-stay parking on the complex, and advice for tourists.

Porto Santo Airport excursions

Set in the Atlantic Ocean, 43kms from the main island of Madeira, Porto Santo houses the alleged house of explorer Christopher Columbus. It also holds a Steve Ballesteros-designed golf course. The island's beautiful beaches, especially those close to town, are another tourist draw, and everything is easily reached with car hire in Porto Santo Airport.

Best time to visit

A summer paradise for its Mediterranean climate, Porto Santo has the beaches to match its temperatures, which are sure to keep everyone happy. Summer highs sit around 25?C in July, August and September, and are still in the low 20s (?C) in November. The coldest month is January, with temperatures of around 18?C. Rainfall is low, with November through February the wettest time.

Car rental in Porto Santo Airport

Driving around this small island offers no difficulties for experienced drivers, although local drivers sometimes ignore the local road rules. The road around the perimeter of the island is kept in reasonable condition, but inland tracks may be more of a challenge. For the best rental deal, compare car hire quotes online before you book.