Travelling from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Ponta Delgada's timezone is UTC-1, which makes Ponta Delgada two hours behind Málaga.
To ensure you catch your AGP to PDL flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Malaga Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AGP and PDL:
Lisbon Portela Airport
Porto Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Rs21,956 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Malaga Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs54,484. These prices can change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from AGP to PDL, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Malaga Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from AGP to PDL.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Malaga Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Handy information about Malaga Airport (AGP)
72.02% of flights taking off from Malaga Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Malaga Airport from central Málaga, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Malaga Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to AGP:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
If you're getting in on a late Malaga Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near PDL:
Grab a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car and discover Ponta Delgada and beyond with your own set of wheels. Way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS and addCar are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Joao Paulo II Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Ponta Delgada. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The quietest month for a flight from Malaga Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Ponta Delgada based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Malaga Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport for August if you'd like to visit Ponta Delgada during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 24ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 17ºC. Look for cheap tickets from AGP to PDL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Ponta Delgada, now it's time to discover other parts of Portugal. Travel around 10 kilometres east to Lagoa to check off its leading attractions. From Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça to Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo is another favourite stop in Portugal. Start your sightseeing at Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu.
