Velas – Horta
Ferries to Faial
Velas – Horta
Ferries to Faial
Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 11 weekly sailings between Velas and Horta. Atlanticoline provides the ferry from Velas to Horta. Velas Horta ferries cost between $96 and $245, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Velas Horta ferry typically departs Velas at about 07:15 and the last ferry usually leaves at 22:40.
Ferries from Velas to Horta sail in around 2 hours 10 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour 40 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 11 weekly sailings from Velas to Horta provided by Atlanticoline. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Velas to Horta typically range between $96* and $242*. On average the Velas Horta ferry is $100*. The cheapest Velas Horta ferry prices start from $96*. The average price for a foot passenger is $97*. The average price for a car is $160*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated July 25.
The distance between Velas to Horta is approximately 30 miles (49km) or 26 nautical miles.
Yes, Velas Horta ferries allow cars onboard with Atlanticoline between Velas and Horta. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Velas and Horta use our Deal Finder.
Atlanticoline allow foot passengers on Velas Horta ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Velas to Horta.
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| Velas - Horta Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Sao Jorge | |
| Destination Country | Faial | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Atlanticoline | |
| Average Price | $100 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 11 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2 h 10 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 40 m | |
| First Ferry | 07:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:40 | |
| Distance | 26 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
Far off the coast of Portugal, almost forgotten in a remote stretch of the North Atlantic Ocean, are a smattering of volcanic islands that form a small archipelago known as the Azores. Found at the western edge of this archipelago is the island of Faial; a grassy expanse of rugged hills that plunge into the crater of the region’s stratovolcano heart. The vibrant port city of Horta is found around a small bay on Faial’s eastern coast. This proud coastal city and its sprawling marina are a renowned stop for vessels voyaging across the Atlantic. It’s rich seafaring history is depicted by the series of painted murals daubed onto the walls of the promenade, each a tribute to the ships that have come to harbour at the port. Found beyond the crenelated wall looming over the coast are the whitewashed buildings of the suburbs that rise in tiers upon the foothills. Between them run narrow roads and walkways, some with origins stretching back to the city’s humble 16th Century beginnings as a farming community. One of the most striking remnants from this era is the Church of Santa Bárbara, its black and white façade a neat blend of modern and historic architecture. The ferry terminal in Horta is found on a pier at the northern end of the bay. It is a relatively small building with a limited amount of facilities including an open plan waiting hall, free Wi-Fi and a small car-park for visiting passengers. Although only a few main road routes circle the island, the region is no more than 13-miles tip to tip and it only takes half an hour to drive to the port from the most distant district of Capelo. A bus regularly also whisks passengers across the island from a stop outside the tourist information centre, just a 20-minute walk from the harbour-side. A multitude of ferries currently leave from the port throughout the week. Lines hosted by Atlanticoline hop across the warm, crystalline surface of the ocean to most of the islands in the Azores archipelago. These include short trips to Sao Roque, Praia de Vitoria, Vila de Praia and Velas, as well as longer voyages to the more distant destinations of Lajes, Vila do Porto and Ponta Delgada.
