Travelling from Milan to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Milan. Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Milan to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) leaving from here.
Around 4 hours 40 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Milan to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport flight.
Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport is located in Ponta Delgada. The city follows the UTC-1 timezone and is two hours behind Milan.
To ensure you get on your flight from Milan to PDL, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Get there in one go from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). Direct flights from Milan to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) operate from here.
Azores Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Milan to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport departing from MXP.
Azores Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from MXP to PDL.
Among carriers on this route, Azores Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Milan to PDL with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between MXP and PDL include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey from central Milan to MXP takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kms (30 miles) in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Milan to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to Milan Malpensa Airport:
76% of flights that take off from Milan Malpensa Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Milan to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport. Check out these connections between Milan Bergamo Airport and PDL:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
On public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in about 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) away, and getting there by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Milan to PDL flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Milan Bergamo Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Milan Bergamo Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You can lock in a plane ticket from Milan to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) with one or more stops departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between LIN and PDL:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The journey to LIN from central Milan is around 30 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 20 minutes to cover the 8 kms (5 miles) or so.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Milano Linate Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Milan to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport flight:
LIN has an on-time performance rate of 84%. This means the majority of its flights reach their destination as expected and your trip is smooth and easy.
About Ponta Delgada 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 Milan to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PDL instead:
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Milan 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 kms (2 miles) from central Ponta Delgada. It takes around 10 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport is £70. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £120. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book ten months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Milan to PDL.
Plan your trip for March. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Milan to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Milan to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL). August is when most people travel to Ponta Delgada. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in February.
Book a Milan to PDL plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ponta Delgada to range from 20ºC to 25ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Milan 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
After booking your flight from Milan to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ponta Delgada:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Portas da Cidade, Gruta do Carvao and Igreja do Colegio are popular attractions which should be on any good Ponta Delgada itinerary.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Ponta Delgada, now it's time to discover more of Portugal. Journey about 161 kms (100 miles) northwest to Angra do Heroísmo to tick off its leading sights. From Monte Brasil Caldeira to Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Horta is another standout destination in Portugal and is around 274 kms (170 miles) west of Ponta Delgada. No trip is complete without dropping by Cabeço do Fogo, Vista do Neptuno and Miradouro Mirante.