Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Ponta Delgada is one hour behind Cardiff and follows the UTC-1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your CWL to PDL flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Cardiff Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. Faro Airport is a top stopover on the CWL to PDL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight is Rs47,581. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs107,705. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CWL to PDL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cardiff Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cardiff Airport, data shows 66.16% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Cardiff Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Cardiff. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near CWL. Whether you have an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cardiff Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PDL instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and find adventure across Ponta Delgada and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Joao Paulo II Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Ponta Delgada. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The quietest month for a flight from Cardiff Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Ponta Delgada based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Cardiff 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 CWL to PDL around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've done Ponta Delgada, now it's time to discover other corners of Portugal. Travel about 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, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu.
