SATA Air Acores

SP 1109

29/07/2026

Arrived

PDL

SMA

Ponta Delgada (Azores)

Joao Paulo II Airport

30min

97 km

Santa Maria (Azores)

Vila Do Porto Airport

TERM.T1

Preliminary check

This flight falls within the cases that may give a right to compensation.

250per passenger

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Flight SP 1109 on 29/07/2026 from Ponta Delgada (Azores) to Santa Maria (Azores) arrived 3h 15min late.

With an arrival delay of 3 hours or more, Reg. EC 261/2004 provides compensation unless the airline proves extraordinary circumstances.

Scheduled times

Departure · PDL

18:55

29/07 · GMT+0

18:55 UTC · 29/07

Arrival · SMA

19:25

29/07 · GMT+0

19:25 UTC · 29/07

Actual times

Departure

22:05

29/07 · GMT+0

22:05 UTC · 29/07

Arrival

22:40

29/07 · GMT+0

22:40 UTC · 29/07

Runway takeoff 22:16Runway landing 22:36
+195 min arrival+190 min departureActual duration 35min

Reliability of the PDL → SMA route

606 flights analysed over 2025-08 → 2026-07

19′

Average delay

6.6%

EC 261 cases

6.1%

Cancelled

390′

Worst delay

On-time performance by time of day

Mattina (06-11)
88.5% · 6
Pomeriggio (12-17)
48.6% · 29
Sera (18-23)
57% · 27

Share of on-time flights and average arrival delay for each time band.

Airlines on this route

AirlineFlightsOn timeAvg delay
SATA Air Acores56762%18
Azores Airlines3944%30

SP 1109 on other days

Arrival delay across the last 22 recorded days

Average delay: 50On time: 11/22Critical cases: 3
2026-07-202026-08-13

Each bar is one day: the taller it is, the later the flight arrived. Click to open that flight.

Event timeline

  1. UTC 29/07 22:54Airline

    Schedule update

    • Estimated Gate Departure changed 21:45 22:05
  2. UTC 29/07 21:34Airline

    Schedule update

    • Estimated Gate Departure changed 21:30 21:45

Your rights on this route

Reg. EC 261/2004, art. 7 — the amount depends on flight distance

250per passenger · 97 km route
Up to 1,500 km250
1,500 to 3,500 km400
Over 3,500 km600

This is the amount the regulation sets for this distance band. It is not a promise of outcome: it is owed only if the conditions are met (at least 3 hours' arrival delay, cancellation, denied boarding) and the airline cannot prove extraordinary circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

When is compensation due?
When the flight reaches its destination at least 3 hours late, is cancelled with less than 14 days' notice, or you are denied boarding due to overbooking. On this route the amount is €250 per passenger.
What counts as extraordinary circumstances?
Events outside the airline's control: prohibitive weather, air traffic control strikes, medical or security emergencies. An ordinary technical fault or a strike by the airline's own staff usually does not qualify.
How long do I have to claim?
In Italy the limitation period is 2 years from the flight date. In other European countries it can run to 5 or 6 years, depending on the law applicable to the carrier.
Does it apply if my ticket was cheap?
Yes. Compensation under Reg. EC 261/2004 depends only on route distance and the disruption suffered, never on the ticket price. On this route it is €250 regardless of the fare.
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