Travelling from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 3 hours 50 minutes.
London is one hour ahead of Ponta Delgada and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your PDL to LHR flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Getting to London (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is easy with British Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is British Airways.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Joao Paulo II Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PDL and LHR:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
Madeira Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Joao Paulo II Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight is 106 €. A round-trip fare right now is 244 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from PDL to LHR, book your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from PDL to LHR.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
When it comes to Joao Paulo II Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.76% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Joao Paulo II Airport from central Ponta Delgada, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near PDL? If you've booked an early flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider booking a hotel close to LHR if you're on a late Joao Paulo II Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and discover more of London and beyond.
Reserving your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to London Heathrow Airport. For a quieter experience, head to London in February.
Lock in your flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you'd like to visit London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PDL to LHR in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom you should also see. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without a visit to Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.