How to find cheap flights to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport is C$215. A return plane ticket to PDL right now is C$404.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Ponta Delgada, where Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport is located, by booking in advance. You're more likely to find a good deal and have a wider range of flights to choose from.
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If you're not in a rush to get to Ponta Delgada, think about taking a scenic route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport by choosing a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Ponta Delgada
The cheapest month to board a flight to Ponta Delgada is typically May.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to PDL that suits your plans and budget.
August is the most popular month for flights to PDL. Visit then if you're eager to see Ponta Delgada at its busiest and best.
Travel in February if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Ponta Delgada are often more affordable.
With averages of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF), August is when Ponta Delgada is warmest. Plan your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your trip.
Temperatures are at their lowest in February, when they range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 17ºC (63ºF).
July comes with a lower chance of grey skies. With one day of rain on average, this is the driest month in Ponta Delgada.
The wettest time of year is December. Travel then and you can expect to get around nine days of rainfall.
Travelling to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): What you need to know
Fly to Ponta Delgada without any stops. These are some of the popular airlines offering direct flights to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport:
Ryanair is most likely to get you to your destination on time. Up to 74% of its flights into this airport land without being late, making it a smart choice when booking your PDL plane ticket.
The timezone at PDL is UTC-1.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to PDL:
Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport has an on-time rating of 67%, which shows how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be useful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport is located in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal.
Getting to central Ponta Delgada from Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The distance from PDL to central Ponta Delgada is about 3 kilometres.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to PDL, it'll take around 10 minutes to get to the centre.
Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 20 minutes.
Your hotel should feel like part of the trip, not just a place to sleep. Here are a few favourites that travellers keep coming back to in Ponta Delgada:
Ponta Delgada highlights
Put these popular attractions at the top of your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Ponta Delgada:
Portas da Cidade: Offering a classic introduction to all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.16 kilometres northeast of the centre.
Igreja do Colegio: Take on this landmark next. About 0.32 kilometres north of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Ponta Delgada experience.
How to get to Vila Franca do Campo from Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The nearby city of Vila Franca do Campo is about 29 kilometres from PDL. Heading to the centre by ride-share or cab will take around 25 minutes.
Allow roughly 1 hour 30 minutes if you travel to Vila Franca do Campo on public transport.
Travelling from Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to Senhora do Rosário
If Senhora do Rosário is where you want to be, public transport takes around 3 hours 20 minutes from Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport. This city is about 48 kilometres from PDL.
Travelling there by car takes roughly 55 minutes.
Explore more of Portugal
Portugal keeps the adventures coming. Carry on to Lagoa, located about 13 kilometres east of Ponta Delgada. Church of Santa Cruz, Colecao Visitavel Matriz of thegoa and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio should be on your to-do list.
Angra do Heroísmo might just steal the show during your trip to Portugal. You'll find it around 161 kilometres northwest of Ponta Delgada. Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral stand out as highlights.