Flying from Stansted Airport (STN) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Stansted Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 25 minutes.
Ponta Delgada is one hour behind London and is in the UTC-1 timezone.
Your STN to PDL flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Ryanair has direct flights from Stansted Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Ponta Delgada — and maybe even more of Portugal if time allows.
Ryanair has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Stansted Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between STN and PDL:
Lisbon Portela Airport
Porto Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Currently, Rs19,213 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Stansted Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs36,760. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from STN to PDL.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from STN to PDL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Stansted Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
64.73% of flights that take off from Stansted Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central London to Stansted Airport is around 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near STN? If you're boarding an early flight from Stansted Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Stansted Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PDL instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Ponta Delgada and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Joao Paulo II Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport to central Ponta Delgada has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Ponta Delgada in February.
The warmest month in Ponta Delgada is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Stansted Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from STN to PDL in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC and 17ºC on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Portugal just waiting to be discovered. About 10 kilometres east of Ponta Delgada, a trip to Lagoa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Portugal, head for Angra do Heroísmo, roughly 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu are among its highlights.