Travelling from Toronto to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Toronto to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) begins with finding the best airport to start your adventure from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are your main options in Toronto.
Expect to be travelling for 5 hours 50 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Toronto to Joao Paulo II Airport flight.
The timezone in Ponta Delgada is UTC-1, which is three hours ahead of Toronto. Joao Paulo II Airport is located in Ponta Delgada.
The most popular route is from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL). You can pick from 5 direct services each week. Azores Airlines operates a 8:45pm departure between YYZ and PDL.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Toronto to PDL. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Toronto to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) can be booked from this terminal.
When taking off from YYZ, you can catch a direct flight from Toronto to Joao Paulo II Airport with Azores Airlines.
Most passengers choose to book seats with Azores Airlines from YYZ to PDL.
Among carriers operating on this route, Azores Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kms (17 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Toronto to Joao Paulo II Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pearson International Airport, 63.97% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kms (2 miles) away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Toronto to PDL flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62.09%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport arrive on schedule.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From central Toronto, YKF is around 105 kms (65 miles) away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the airport by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Toronto to Joao Paulo II Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of YKF is 63.64%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights from this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Consider booking a hotel close to PDL if you have a late flight from Toronto to Joao Paulo II Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Grab a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car and explore Ponta Delgada and beyond with your own wheels. Way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS and addCar are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Toronto to Joao Paulo II Airport flight.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport is roughly 2 miles from central Ponta Delgada. How long it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
At the moment, £176 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Joao Paulo II Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £341. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book eight months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Toronto to PDL.
The best month for finding cheap Toronto to Joao Paulo II Airport tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
August is when most people book flights from Toronto to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL). Visit Ponta Delgada in February for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Toronto to PDL plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Ponta Delgada, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Joao Paulo II Airport in February when temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Ponta Delgada
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Joao Paulo II Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ponta Delgada:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Portas da Cidade, Seazores and Walking Trail - Rocha da Relva are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Ponta Delgada itinerary.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Portugal you'll want to see. Around 161 kms (100 miles) north-west of Ponta Delgada, a trip to Angra do Heroísmo will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral.
Around 274 kms (170 miles) west of Ponta Delgada, Horta is another favourite stop in Portugal. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Naturalist - Science & Tourism. Whale Watching, Church of the Holy Saviour and Cabeço do Fogo.