Travelling from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to Paris: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Paris is 3 hours 59 minutes.
Joao Paulo II Airport is located in Ponta Delgada. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Paris is 2 hours ahead of Ponta Delgada.
The most popular route is from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). There are 4 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from PDL to CDG is the 07:30 Azores Airlines service. If you'd rather fly out later on, the last departure is at 07:35 with Azores Airlines.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from PDL to Paris.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
You can book a direct flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Paris that arrives at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Azores Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to Paris.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from PDL to Paris. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
You don't need a visa for France if you hold a passport from Portugal and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to change. So before locking in your flight tickets from Joao Paulo II Airport to Paris, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
Located around 5 kilometres from the centre of Ponta Delgada, PDL can be reached in about 9 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 33 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Paris? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near PDL:
How to find the cheapest flights from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to Paris
C$169 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Joao Paulo II Airport to Paris. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$344. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from PDL to Paris by booking 3 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Joao Paulo II Airport to Paris. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to the centre of Paris is around 44 minutes by car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near CDG if you're taking a late flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Paris. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
The centre of Paris is about 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). As soon as your flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Paris has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 34 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 57 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near ORY. Tuck yourself in and get cozy after your flight from PDL to Paris at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Paris
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Paris. June is the busiest month to visit Paris. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Before you book a flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Paris, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from PDL to Paris sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Paris
After locking in your flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Paris, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Paris:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are essential stops on your Paris itinerary.
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