Travelling from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Ponta Delgada's timezone is UTC-1, which makes Ponta Delgada one hour behind Bristol.
To ensure you get on your BRS to PDL flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before 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. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bristol Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. These are the top stopovers between BRS and PDL:
Lisbon Portela Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Currently, 87 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bristol Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 155 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BRS to PDL, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Bristol Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BRS to PDL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Bristol Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
Of all flights leaving Bristol Airport, 69.8% arrive on time at their destination.
Bristol Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Bristol. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near BRS. Whether you have an early flight from Bristol Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Book a hotel near PDL if you're catching a late Bristol Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up 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 well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Joao Paulo II Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Ponta Delgada. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bristol Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Ponta Delgada in February.
Lock in your flight from Bristol Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport for August if you want to visit Ponta Delgada during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BRS to PDL sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Portugal just waiting to be explored. About 10 kilometres east of Ponta Delgada, a visit to Lagoa will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Portugal, head for Angra do Heroísmo, roughly 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu are key reasons to visit.