Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
The timezone in Ponta Delgada is UTC-1, which is two hours behind Barcelona.
Flights from BCN to PDL start from 14:10 — the earliest with Azores Airlines. The last departure is at 14:20 with Azores Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your BCN to PDL flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Azores Airlines is your ticket to exploring Ponta Delgada (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Portugal!). Browse the direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Azores Airlines on this route.
Among carriers operating BCN to PDL flights, Azores Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BCN and PDL:
Bilbao Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
Faro Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Right now, 59 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 118 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BCN to PDL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BCN to PDL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of all flights departing from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% arrive on time at their destination.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BCN? If you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
If you're coming in on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near PDL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Book your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and find adventure across Ponta Delgada and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Joao Paulo II Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport to the centre of Ponta Delgada has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Ponta Delgada in February.
Book your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport for August if you want to go to Ponta Delgada during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BCN to PDL in February. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lagoa is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Ponta Delgada. Around 10 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
Angra do Heroísmo is another standout destination in Portugal and is around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. No journey is complete without a visit to Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu.