Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Ponta Delgada is three hours behind Athens and follows the UTC-1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your ATH to PDL flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between ATH and PDL:
Lisbon Portela Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Currently, ₹ 17,599 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 30,819. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ATH to PDL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ATH to PDL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport's on-time performance, 77.19% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near ATH:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PDL instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar to explore Ponta Delgada and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Joao Paulo II Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Ponta Delgada. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The quietest month for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Ponta Delgada based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Ponta Delgada, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ATH to PDL in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 17ºC on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Portugal just waiting to be explored. About 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.
Angra do Heroísmo is another well-known destination in Portugal and is around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. No journey is complete without seeing Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu.
