Traveling between Lisbon and the Algarve is no longer limited to the motorways or the trains. Sevenair’s air connection allows you to travel between Cascais and Portimão in about 35 minutes, avoiding long travel times and the waits associated with traditional airports.
This service has been gaining more and more relevance, especially among those who need to travel regularly for professional reasons. During summer and other higher demands, the route is also an efficient option compared to land transport, and it is no longer a curiosity to become a real alternative.
Regional Network in Growth
According to data from the Flight Connections airline flight site, Sevenair is the only Portuguese company to ensure this type of internal flights. In addition to Cascais and Portimão, the carrier includes in its Bragança network, Vila Real and Viseu, allowing the connection of cities without major international airports and reinforcing mobility within the country.
With frequent matches and a simplified boarding process, the goal is to offer passengers a practical solution without resorting to Lisbon or Faro airports.
Aircraft adapted to short flights
The company uses Fairchild Dornier Do-228 aircraft, with a capacity of 19 passengers. These are models prepared to operate on short clues, ideal for municipal aerodromes and with reduced operating costs.
Thanks to this choice, boarding and disembarking times are lower, making experience quickly and efficient. Compared to road or train trip, which can exceed three hours, the flight reduces more than two hours of travel.
Schedule and Frequency
Currently, the connection offers an average of two daily trips, totaling about twelve per week. The schedules are between the late morning and afternoon, allowing both round trip on the same day as the longer stays.
The reverse path, from Portimão to Cascais, follows the same logic, giving flexibility to professionals and tourists who need to better manage the time. If the demand continues to increase, it is likely that the offer will be reinforced.
Costs and Growth Search
The round trip tickets start at 138 euros and may vary depending on the time. In summer, due to greater demand, the values may be higher, but in months such as August and September, promotional tariffs have emerged, making the connection competitive against land transport.
The route has attracted mainly passengers on work trips, but also visitors who want to avoid traffic and look for faster and more comfortable solutions. Simplified check-in in municipal aerodromes contributes to a less bureaucratic and more direct experience.
An alternative to the car and the train
Without queues on the highways or rail delays, this flight emerges as an effective response to the needs of those who value speed and practicality. The short duration and reduced boarding procedures make the experience quite different from that of a conventional commercial flight.
The connection between Cascais and Portimão, highlighted by, is as a consistent alternative to unite Lisbon and the Algarve in less than 40 minutes, and may change mobility habits in the country and consolidate itself as a regular internal transport solution.
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