Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Ponta Delgada is one hour behind Manchester and observes the UTC-1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your MAN to PDL flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAN and PDL:
Porto Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
At the moment, 85 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 166 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MAN to PDL, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MAN to PDL.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Manchester Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Manchester Airport, data shows 59.39% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MAN? If you're catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Manchester Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PDL instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and explore beyond Ponta Delgada's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Joao Paulo II Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport to central Ponta Delgada has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Ponta Delgada in February.
The warmest month in Ponta Delgada is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Manchester Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MAN to PDL in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Ponta Delgada, now it's time to discover other corners of Portugal. Journey around 10 kilometres east to Lagoa to tick off its popular sights. From Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça to Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Angra do Heroísmo is another must-experience destination in Portugal and is around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. No journey is complete without experiencing Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu.