Travelling from London to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
You can take your pick of a number of airports when planning your flight from London to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL). Explore your options for flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Approximately 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Joao Paulo II Airport is located in Ponta Delgada. The city operates in the UTC-1 timezone and is 1 hour behind London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) is the most popular route. There are 1 direct departures a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Azores Airlines at 13:35. Go for the first LHR to PDL departure operated by Ryanair at 09:00 if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from London to PDL.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can find a direct flight from London to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
British Airways is a popular airline that operates direct flights from London to Joao Paulo II Airport departing from LHR.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from London to PDL. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The distance from central London to LHR is about 31 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the best route, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
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London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) has direct flights from London to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL).
When setting off from LGW, you can pick from a range of airlines that operate direct flights from London to PDL. Cruise at 30,000 feet with these leading carriers:
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Joao Paulo II Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, here's where you can stop between London Gatwick Airport and PDL:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Madeira Airport (FNC)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour and 26 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from London to PDL, chill out in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
About Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Joao Paulo II Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PDL instead:
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport to central Ponta Delgada takes about 9 minutes in a car. It's approximately 5 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 33 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London to Joao Paulo II Airport is Rs15,190. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs30,549. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from London to PDL, reserve your journey 2 months ahead of the departure date.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for tickets from London to Joao Paulo II Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to Ponta Delgada. Alternatively, follow the crowds and visit in August. This is the most popular month for flights from London to Joao Paulo II Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Before locking in your flight from London to PDL, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Ponta Delgada, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap flights from London to Joao Paulo II Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 17ºC on average.
More about Ponta Delgada
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Ponta Delgada right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from London to Joao Paulo II Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Portas da Cidade, Igreja Matriz de Sao Sebastiao and Igreja do Santo Cristo are top attractions which should be on any good Ponta Delgada itinerary.
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