Travelling from London to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL), you'll have a good choice of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The average duration of a direct London to Joao Paulo II Airport flight is 4 hours 5 minutes.
Ponta Delgada is one hour behind London. Joao Paulo II Airport is located in Ponta Delgada, which operates on the UTC-1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from London to PDL.
With more travellers during peak seasons, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can jump on a direct flight from London to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
When jetting out of LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to Joao Paulo II Airport with British Airways.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between LHR and PDL is British Airways.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to PDL departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Joao Paulo II Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Joao Paulo II Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and PDL are:
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Porto Airport (OPO)
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your London to PDL flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Get straight to the good part and take a direct flight from London to Joao Paulo II Airport departing from Stansted Airport (STN).
You can fly out of STN with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct London to PDL flight tickets.
Ryanair is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from STN to PDL.
You can lock in a flight ticket from London to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) with a stop or two out of Stansted Airport (STN). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and PDL:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Porto Airport (OPO)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Joao Paulo II Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive within the expected time frame. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Have a late flight from London to Joao Paulo II Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near PDL and fast-forward to bedtime:
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Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport to central Ponta Delgada is around 3 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
At the moment, Rs26,202 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Joao Paulo II Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs48,656. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to PDL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest London to Joao Paulo II Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Save on your flight from London to Joao Paulo II Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Ponta Delgada. August is when most people book flights from London to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your London to PDL flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Ponta Delgada, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 24ºC.
February sees temperatures of between 12ºC and 17ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Joao Paulo II Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ponta Delgada
Once you've booked your flight from London to Joao Paulo II Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ponta Delgada:
Portas da Cidade and Seazores are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Ponta Delgada itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Walking Trail - Rocha da Relva.
Explore more of Portugal
Angra do Heroísmo is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've seen Ponta Delgada. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral.
Around 274 kilometres west of Ponta Delgada, Horta is another favourite stop in Portugal. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Naturalist - Science & Tourism. Whale Watching, Church of the Holy Saviour and Cabeço do Fogo.
