Flying from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) to Terceira Lajes Airport (TER): what you need to know
Around 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Ponta Delgada Airport to Terceira Lajes Airport.
Ponta Delgada and Terceira Lajes are both in the UTC-1 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Each week, there are 41 Ponta Delgada Airport to Terceira Lajes Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, select the 06:55 SATA - Air Acores flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 21:35 with SATA - Air Acores.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your PDL to TER flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
SATA Air Acores offers direct flights from Ponta Delgada Airport to Terceira Lajes Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Terceira Lajes — and maybe even more of Portugal if your schedule allows.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is SATA Air Acores.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for PDL to TER flights is SATA Air Acores.
If you'd like to tour another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ponta Delgada Airport to Terceira Lajes Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Lisbon Airport is a sought-after stop between PDL and TER.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) to Terceira Lajes Airport (TER)
Currently, 88 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ponta Delgada Airport to Terceira Lajes Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 153 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from PDL to TER by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Ponta Delgada Airport to Terceira Lajes Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from PDL to TER.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Ponta Delgada Airport to Terceira Lajes Airport.
Handy information about Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
Of the flights that depart from Ponta Delgada Airport, 67% land on time at their destination.
Central Ponta Delgada to Ponta Delgada Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Ponta Delgada Airport to Terceira Lajes Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to PDL:
Arriving at Terceira Lajes Airport (TER)
If you have a late Ponta Delgada Airport to Terceira Lajes Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near TER:
Follow your own route with a Terceira Lajes Airport rental car. Book your wheels from way 2 azores, Ilha Verde or Goldcar and experience more of Terceira Lajes and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Terceira Lajes Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Terceira Lajes Airport (TER) to central Terceira Lajes
From Terceira Lajes Airport, Terceira Lajes is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Terceira Lajes Airport (TER)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ponta Delgada Airport to Terceira Lajes Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Terceira Lajes in March.
When booking your flight from Ponta Delgada Airport to Terceira Lajes Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Terceira Lajes, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PDL to TER in February. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Terceira Lajes. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Portas da Cidade, Gruta do Carvao and Igreja do Colegio.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Portugal, consider Lagoa, about 177 kilometres south-east of Terceira Lajes. Church of Santa Cruz, Colecao Visitavel Matriz of thegoa and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio are key reasons to visit.
