planning a trip soon? heads-up: airport workers have announced strikes that will affect all portuguese airports — including porto, lisbon, faro, madeira and the azores — between september 2025 and january 2026.
✈️ strike dates to note
september 3–8, 2025
october 9–14, 2025
november 14–19, 2025
december 19–31, 2025
january 1–2, 2026
these dates overlap with long weekends and holiday periods (christmas & new year), which means higher chances of delays or cancellations.
✅ what’s guaranteed
minimum services will apply:
100% of domestic flights
daily flights to madeira and the açores
35% of international flights
💡quick tips for travelers
check your flight status regularly
arrive at the airport early on strike days
consider flexible tickets or alternate routes
use travel insurance that covers travel delays
safe travels,
sara
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