Flying from Lajes Field Airport (TER) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Lajes Field Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 45 minutes.
Ponta Delgada's timezone is UTC-1, which is the same as Terceira Lajes.
Each week, there are 47 Lajes Field Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flights. If you want to get going early, go for the 06:50 SATA - Air Acores flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 23:00 with SATA - Air Acores.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your TER to PDL flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
SATA - Air Acores is your ticket to exploring Ponta Delgada (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Portugal!). Check out the direct flights from Lajes Field Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport offered by this popular airline.
SATA - Air Acores has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers TER to PDL flights is SATA - Air Acores. Its services land as planned 71.23% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lajes Field Airport (TER) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Currently, 69 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lajes Field Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 91 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from TER to PDL by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Lajes Field Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from TER to PDL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Lajes Field Airport (TER)
Of all flights leaving Lajes Field Airport, 66.93% land on schedule at their destination.
Lajes Field Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Terceira Lajes. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 15 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near TER? If you're boarding an early flight from Lajes Field Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lajes Field Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PDL instead:
Pick up a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car and explore Ponta Delgada and beyond with your own set of wheels. Way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS and addCar are popular outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Joao Paulo II Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Ponta Delgada. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Lajes Field Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Ponta Delgada in February.
When reserving your flight from Lajes Field Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Ponta Delgada, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TER to PDL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Portugal waiting to be discovered. Around 10 kilometres east of Ponta Delgada, a visit to Lagoa will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
Around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo is another essential stop in Portugal. Experience major highlights starting with Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu.