Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Faro Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Ponta Delgada's timezone is UTC-1, which makes Ponta Delgada one hour behind Faro.
Give yourself enough time to catch your FAO to PDL flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Azores Airlines offers direct flights from Faro Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Ponta Delgada — and maybe even more of Portugal if you have time.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Azores Airlines.
Azores Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering FAO to PDL flights. A dependable 82.35% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Faro Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between FAO and PDL:
Porto Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Currently, Rs12,388 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Faro Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs24,775. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book ten months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from FAO to PDL.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
76.66% of flights that take off from Faro Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Faro to Faro Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to FAO? If you're catching an early flight from Faro Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Faro Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PDL instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar to explore Ponta Delgada and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Joao Paulo II Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Ponta Delgada. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The quietest month for a flight from Faro Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Ponta Delgada based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Ponta Delgada is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from Faro Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from FAO to PDL in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 17ºC on average.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Ponta Delgada, now it's time to explore more of Portugal. Travel about 10 kilometres east to Lagoa to check off its popular sights. From Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça to Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu.