Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Flores Island, Portugal
Here is what to know before booking a flight to Flores Island from Montreal.
From Montreal, fares to Flores Island usually run between $980 and $1600. The best fare spotted recently is $879 (about 20% below the typical price).
Flores is the westernmost island of the Azores, a remote green speck in the mid-Atlantic where nature runs the show. Waterfalls tumble down mossy cliffs, crater lakes fill old volcanoes, and hydrangeas line the roads in summer. There are no crowds and no rush here, just villages, hiking trails, and dramatic coastline shaped by wind and rain. For travellers who want quiet and raw scenery over nightlife, it is hard to top. Come disconnect at the edge of Europe!
When to go
Late spring through early autumn, roughly May to September, is the window: milder, drier weather and the famous hydrangeas in full bloom around June and July. Even in summer the Atlantic keeps things cool and changeable, so pack layers and rain gear whenever you go. Winter is wet, windy, and many services scale back. Flores is one of the rainiest Azores islands year round, so expect showers, but that is exactly what feeds the waterfalls.
Getting there from Montreal
This is a genuine journey from eastern Canada, with two connections at least. Fly YQB or YUL to Lisbon or Ponta Delgada (via Montreal or Toronto if needed), usually overnight, arriving next day. From there, a regional SATA flight continues to Flores (FLW), sometimes with a stop or an overnight on Sao Miguel or Faial, since inter-island schedules are limited. Plan buffer time between flights and confirm the small-island legs early, as seats and frequencies are few.
What to see and do
- Seeing the twin crater lakes of Caldeira Funda and Caldeira Rasa
- Watching waterfalls spill down the cliffs at Poco do Bacalhau
- Driving the flower-lined roads amid summer hydrangeas
- Visiting the sea stacks and coves around Faja Grande
Good to know before you go
There is essentially no public transit worth relying on, so getting around means taxis and pre-arranged tours or drivers; arrange these ahead through your guesthouse, as the island is small and options are few. Distances are short, which keeps taxi outings affordable. The currency is the euro and cards work in towns, but carry some cash for rural spots. Portuguese is the language, with basic English in tourist lodging. Tap water is safe. Weather changes fast, so keep a rain jacket handy and build flexibility into plans, since fog can delay the small inter-island flights.
Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.