Flying from Frankfurt to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): What you need to know
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is Frankfurt's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Frankfurt to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) departing from here.
Around 4 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Frankfurt to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport flight.
Ponta Delgada is two hours behind Frankfurt. Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport is located in Ponta Delgada, which is in the UTC-1 timezone.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) is the most popular route, with 3 direct services each week. Get from FRA to PDL on Azores Airlines's 6:10am flight.
Your flight from Frankfurt to PDL won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Popular months like September or other busy periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can book a direct flight from Frankfurt to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
You can get away on a direct flight from Frankfurt to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport with Azores Airlines. This well-known airline offers services from FRA.
The top choice among passengers flying between FRA and PDL is Azores Airlines.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Azores Airlines.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Frankfurt to PDL leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Located around 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
74% of flights that leave from Frankfurt Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Frankfurt to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport. Here's where you can connect between Frankfurt Hahn Airport and PDL:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Porto Airport (OPO)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in about 2 hours 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 121 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 25 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Frankfurt Hahn Airport the day before your Frankfurt to PDL flight:
Flights from Frankfurt Hahn Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 82% of them arriving as planned.
About Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Consider booking a hotel close to PDL if you have a late flight from Frankfurt to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport. Check in to one of these options and call it a night faster:
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Frankfurt to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport flight.
Getting from Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport is around 3 kilometres from the centre of Ponta Delgada. It takes around 10 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Right now, $469 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $697. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap flights from Frankfurt to PDL by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Frankfurt to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
February is the quietest month for flights from Frankfurt to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL), while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Ponta Delgada based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Frankfurt to PDL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Ponta Delgada, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 25ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Ponta Delgada 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.
More about Ponta Delgada
Start your Ponta Delgada trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Portas da Cidade, Gruta do Carvao and Igreja do Colegio are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Ponta Delgada itinerary.
Explore more of Portugal
Angra do Heroísmo is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Ponta Delgada. Around 161 kilometres away to the northwest, popular attractions include Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Portugal, head for Horta, roughly 274 kilometres west of Ponta Delgada. Cabeço do Fogo, Vista do Neptuno and Miradouro Mirante are among its highlights.