Flying from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Ponta Delgada Airport to Faro Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Faro is one hour ahead of Ponta Delgada and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your PDL to FAO flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Azores Airlines offers direct flights from Ponta Delgada Airport to Faro Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Faro — and maybe even more of Portugal if time allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Azores Airlines on this route.
With an impressive 95.45% of services arriving as scheduled, Azores Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering PDL to FAO flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ponta Delgada Airport to Faro Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between PDL and FAO include:
London Gatwick Airport
London Stansted Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) to Faro Airport (FAO)
Right now, Rs19,371 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ponta Delgada Airport to Faro Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs38,052. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from PDL to FAO.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ponta Delgada Airport to Faro Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from PDL to FAO couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Ponta Delgada Airport to Faro Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
Of all flights departing from Ponta Delgada Airport, 67% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Ponta Delgada to Ponta Delgada Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport usually takes 20 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near PDL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Ponta Delgada Airport to Faro Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
If you have a late Ponta Delgada Airport to Faro Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near FAO:
Explore without limits with a Faro Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Surprice and see more of Faro and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Faro Airport about one week before you travel.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Ponta Delgada Airport to Faro Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Faro. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Ponta Delgada Airport to Faro Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Faro, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from PDL to FAO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be discovered after you've seen Faro. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Around 467 kilometres north of Faro, Porto is another favourite stop in Portugal. Start your sightseeing at Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.

