Travelling from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Joao Paulo II Airport is 5 hours 30 minutes.
Ponta Delgada's timezone is UTC-1, which makes Ponta Delgada two hours behind Prague.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PRG to PDL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
SmartWings offers direct flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Joao Paulo II Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Ponta Delgada — and maybe even more of Portugal if time allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is SmartWings.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Joao Paulo II Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between PRG and PDL include:
Lisbon Portela Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
111 € is currently the best price for a one-way Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. A return flight starts at 214 €. These fares can change based on availability.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from PRG to PDL.
The cheapest month for flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Joao Paulo II Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Of all flights leaving Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, 69.89% touch down on time at their destination.
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is around 18 kilometres from central Prague. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Joao Paulo II Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near PRG:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PDL instead:
Grab a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car and explore Ponta Delgada and beyond with your own wheels. Way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS and addCar are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Joao Paulo II Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
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 using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The quietest month for a flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Joao Paulo II Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Ponta Delgada based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Ponta Delgada is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Joao Paulo II Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PRG to PDL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Lagoa is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Ponta Delgada. Around 10 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Portugal, consider Angra do Heroísmo, roughly 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu are among its highlights.