Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Joao Paulo II Airport is 4 hours 40 minutes.
Ponta Delgada's timezone is UTC-1, which makes Ponta Delgada two hours behind Amsterdam.
Your AMS to PDL flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Ponta Delgada (and then exploring more of Portugal!) is easy with Transavia. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Transavia is the top choice for travellers on this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Joao Paulo II Airport. Here are the top stopovers between AMS and PDL:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
Bilbao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Joao Paulo II Airport flight is RM468. A return plane ticket right now is RM971. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from AMS to PDL, book your journey 11 months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Joao Paulo II Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of the departures from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% land on time at their destination.
To reach Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from central Amsterdam, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Joao Paulo II Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to AMS:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PDL if you're taking a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car and explore Ponta Delgada and beyond with your own set of wheels. Way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS and addCar are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Joao Paulo II Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport to the centre of Ponta Delgada has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Joao Paulo II Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Ponta Delgada. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Ponta Delgada is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Joao Paulo II Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from AMS to PDL in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Portugal waiting to be explored. About 10 kilometres east of Ponta Delgada, a visit to Lagoa will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Portugal, head for Angra do Heroísmo, roughly 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu are highlights.