Flying from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Ponta Delgada is UTC-1, which is one hour behind Lisbon.
Choose from 50 weekly Lisbon Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Azores Airlines is the earliest flight available. TAP Air Portugal operates the last service of the day at 22:15.
To ensure you catch your LIS to PDL flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
You can fly nonstop to Ponta Delgada, Portugal. Take to the skies with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Lisbon Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport:
Most travellers choose to travel with Azores Airlines on this route.
Among carriers operating LIS to PDL flights, Ryanair leads the way for on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. These are the top stopovers between LIS and PDL:
Bilbao Airport
Madeira Airport
Santa Maria Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
Currently, £54 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £51. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LIS to PDL if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LIS to PDL.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Lisbon Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lisbon Airport, 56% of flights complete their journey on time.
Lisbon Airport is about 8 kms (5 miles) from central Lisbon. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near LIS. Whether you have an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Lisbon Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PDL instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Ponta Delgada 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.
Booking your vehicle from Ponta Delgada Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada Airport is approximately 3 kms (2 miles) from central Ponta Delgada. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Lisbon Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Ponta Delgada. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Ponta Delgada is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 25ºC. Lock in your flights from Lisbon Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIS to PDL in February. Temperatures average between 12ºC and 17ºC then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lagoa is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be explored after you've seen Ponta Delgada. Around 10 kms (6 miles) away to the east, top sights here include Church of Santa Cruz, Colecao Visitavel Matriz of thegoa and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
Around 177 kms (110 miles) north-west of Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience major highlights starting with Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral.