Travelling from London to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by working out where you'll board your flight from London to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL). London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are London's main airports.
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct London to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport flight.
The timezone in Ponta Delgada is UTC-1, which is one hour behind London. Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport is located in Ponta Delgada.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from London to PDL. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) are available from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from London to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport with British Airways. This popular airline operates services from LHR.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with British Airways between LHR and PDL.
Among carriers on this route, British Airways has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to PDL. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and PDL:
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Porto Airport (OPO)
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to PDL flight:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 82% of them arriving as planned.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Avoid the hassle of switching planes from London Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport can be booked from here.
Get set for takeoff with Ryanair. It offers direct London to PDL plane tickets from STN.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between STN and PDL is Ryanair.
Choosing a plane ticket from London to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) with a stop or two can offer you more choice of departure times on top of cheaper fares. When jetting off from London Stansted Airport (STN), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on your way to PDL:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Porto Airport (OPO)
STN is roughly 56 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near London Stansted Airport and get to the check-in counter with time to spare:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving when they should, STN is a reliable starting point for any trip.
About Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PDL if you're catching a late flight from London to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your London to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport flight.
Getting from Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Central Ponta Delgada is around 3 kilometres from Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport and takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Right now, RM451 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM928. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from London to PDL by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on London to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from London to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from London to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL). August is the busiest month to travel to Ponta Delgada. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in February.
When booking your London to PDL plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Ponta Delgada, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport in February when temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Ponta Delgada
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Ponta Delgada right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from London to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Portas da Cidade, Gruta do Carvao and Igreja do Colegio are major attractions which should feature on every Ponta Delgada itinerary.
Explore more of Portugal
Angra do Heroísmo is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be explored after you've experienced Ponta Delgada. Around 161 kilometres away to the northwest, popular attractions include Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral.
Horta is another sought-after destination in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres west of Ponta Delgada. No trip is complete without seeing Cabeço do Fogo, Vista do Neptuno and Miradouro Mirante.