Flying from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Ponta Delgada is UTC-1, which is one hour behind Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Your LPA to PDL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time such as March? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Ponta Delgada (and then exploring more of Portugal!) is a cinch with Binter Canarias. This popular carrier has direct flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Binter Canarias.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Gran Canaria Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LPA and PDL include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Currently, 130 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 251 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book seven months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LPA to PDL.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from LPA to PDL is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Handy information about Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Of all flights leaving Gran Canaria Airport, 68.09% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Gran Canaria Airport from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near LPA. Whether you have an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
If you have a late Gran Canaria Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near PDL:
Follow your own route with a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and discover more of Ponta Delgada and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Joao Paulo II Airport around one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
From Joao Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Ponta Delgada. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Ponta Delgada, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LPA to PDL around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Ponta Delgada, now it's time to discover other parts of Portugal. Travel around 10 kilometres east to Lagoa to tick off its top sights. From Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça to Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio, your itinerary will be busy.
Angra do Heroísmo is another must-experience destination in Portugal and is around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. No trip is complete without experiencing Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu.