Travelling from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Ponta Delgada's timezone is UTC-1, which makes Ponta Delgada two hours behind Copenhagen.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CPH to PDL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Copenhagen Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CPH and PDL include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Barcelona Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
£107 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. A return flight starts from £201. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CPH to PDL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Copenhagen Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Copenhagen Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport.
Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
83% of flights departing from Copenhagen Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of CPH.
To get to Copenhagen Airport from central Copenhagen, it takes about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kms (5 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CPH? If you've booked an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Copenhagen Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PDL instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Ponta Delgada Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar to explore Ponta Delgada and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Ponta Delgada Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
From Ponta Delgada Airport, Ponta Delgada is approximately 3 kms (2 miles) away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
The quietest month for a flight from Copenhagen Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Ponta Delgada based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport for August if you'd like to go to Ponta Delgada during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 25ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CPH to PDL in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 17ºC on average.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Ponta Delgada, now it's time to discover other corners of Portugal. Travel about 10 kms (6 miles) east to Lagoa to check off its popular sights. From Church of Santa Cruz to Colecao Visitavel Matriz of thegoa and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Portugal, consider Angra do Heroísmo, roughly 177 kms (110 miles) north-west of Ponta Delgada. Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral are the start of reasons to visit.