Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
The timezone in Ponta Delgada is UTC-1, which is six hours ahead of Vancouver.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your YVR to PDL flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
At the moment, Rs80,788 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs189,635. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YVR to PDL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from YVR to PDL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Vancouver International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
When it comes to Vancouver International Airport's on-time performance, 71.77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Vancouver International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near YVR:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
If you have a late Vancouver International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near PDL:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Ponta Delgada and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Joao Paulo II Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
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 reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Ponta Delgada. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport for August if you'd like to explore Ponta Delgada during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 24ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YVR to PDL in February. Average temperatures are between 12ºC and 17ºC then.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Portugal you'll want to see. 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 want to check out another great destination in Portugal, consider Angra do Heroísmo, about 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 the biggest draws.
