Travelling from Porto Airport (OPO) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Porto Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Ponta Delgada is one hour behind Porto and is in the UTC-1 timezone.
Every week, there are 17 Porto Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flights. If you want to get going early, take the 06:00 Azores Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 22:15 with Azores Airlines.
Leave enough time to catch your OPO to PDL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Azores Airlines is your gateway to exploring Ponta Delgada (and maybe even some other great parts of Portugal!). Check out the direct flights from Porto Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Azores Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that offers OPO to PDL flights. A dependable 86.67% of its services on this route land on time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Porto Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. Here are the top stopovers between OPO and PDL:
Madrid Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Madeira Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Porto Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight is 61 €. A return plane ticket is currently 119 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from OPO to PDL if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flights from Porto Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from OPO to PDL.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Porto Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
Of the departures from Porto Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Porto Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Porto. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to OPO? If you're catching an early flight from Porto Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
If you're landing on a late Porto Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near PDL:
Grab a Ponta Delgada Airport rental car and explore Ponta Delgada and beyond with your own wheels. Way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS and addCar are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Ponta Delgada Airport around one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Porto Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Ponta Delgada. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Porto Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Ponta Delgada, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OPO to PDL sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've done Ponta Delgada, now it's time to discover other corners of Portugal. Travel about 10 kilometres east to Lagoa to check off its popular sights. From Church of Santa Cruz to Colecao Visitavel Matriz of thegoa and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Portugal, consider Angra do Heroísmo, about 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral are among the biggest draws.