Time Building in Portimão | Flying Academy Portugal

The Location

Welcome to Portimão!

Portimão, a picturesque city in the Algarve region of Portugal, offers pilots an ideal location for time building. The city's coastal location provides an opportunity for pilots to gain valuable flight experience.

Pilots can practice navigating in relatively less congested airspace while still encountering various air traffic scenarios. The region around Portimão boasts scenic routes, perfect for cross-country flights and enhancing visual navigation skills. Additionally, the aerodrome supports comprehensive training and practice for aspiring pilots.

Accommodation

Assistance seeking housing.

Fair Rates

Fair hourly rentals.

Transport

Arranged upon arrival.

Our Fleet

Time Building Packages

Choose your aircraft and block hour package. All prices exclude VAT.

Cessna 152

The Cessna 152 is a two-seat, fixed tricycle gear, a general aviation airplane, used for primary flight training and time building.

100 Hours	€130 / hr Free Checkout
50 Hours	€135 / hr Free Checkout
25 Hours	€138 / hr
Standard	€140 / hr

4 Seater

Cessna 172

Single-engine high-wing four-seater. A newer model with a more powerful engine and better climb performance.

100 Hours	€160 / hr Free Checkout
50 Hours	€162 / hr Free Checkout
25 Hours	€164 / hr
Standard	€165 / hr

Important Information & Fees

Checkout Flight: Required with CFI (Typically 5 hrs ground + 2 hrs dual flight).
Minimum Requirements: PPL Holder.
Mandatory Insurance: Pilot Liability Insurance is not included.
Options: 3 months (€115), 6 months (€155), or 12 months (€200).
Fuel Surcharge: May apply depending on the development of fuel prices. Final billing calculated after graduation.
VAT: All listed prices exclude VAT.