Travelling from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Ponta Delgada's timezone is UTC-1, making Ponta Delgada two hours behind Geneva.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your GVA to PDL flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as March? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Geneve Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between GVA and PDL:
Bilbao Airport
Porto Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Rs37,921 is the lowest price for a one-way Geneve Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs64,639. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from GVA to PDL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Geneve Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from GVA to PDL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Geneve Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Handy information about Geneve Airport (GVA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Geneve Airport, 65.81% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Geneve Airport from central Geneva, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to GVA? If you're catching an early flight from Geneve Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
If you're landing on a late Geneve Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near PDL:
Go where the road takes you with a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Book your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and chase adventure across Ponta Delgada and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Joao Paulo II Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
From Joao Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Geneve Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Ponta Delgada. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Geneve Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport for August if you want to go to Ponta Delgada during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 24ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from GVA to PDL in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC and 17ºC on average.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Ponta Delgada, now it's time to explore other corners of Portugal. Journey around 10 kilometres east to Lagoa to check off its top 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.
Angra do Heroísmo is another sought-after destination in Portugal and is around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. No trip is complete without visiting Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu.
