Travelling from Istanbul to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Istanbul. Explore your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when planning your flight from Istanbul to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL).
Ponta Delgada is four hours behind Istanbul. Joao Paulo II Airport is located in Ponta Delgada, which is in the UTC-1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Istanbul to PDL.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Istanbul to PDL with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between IST and PDL include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Porto Airport (OPO)
IST is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Joao Paulo II Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul to Joao Paulo II Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
You can reach SAW from the centre of Istanbul in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Istanbul to PDL flight? Relax in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 76.93%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport land on time.
About Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Reserve a hotel close to PDL if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Joao Paulo II Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and find adventure across Ponta Delgada and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Istanbul to Joao Paulo II Airport flight.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport to the centre of Ponta Delgada is about 3 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Joao Paulo II Airport is ₹ 27,466. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 45,698. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Istanbul to PDL. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Istanbul to Joao Paulo II Airport ticket.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on flight tickets from Istanbul to PDL.
Discover the best deal on a flight from Istanbul to Joao Paulo II Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Istanbul to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL). August is when most people travel to Ponta Delgada. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in February.
Lock in an Istanbul to PDL flight ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ponta Delgada to range from 20ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Joao Paulo II Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 17ºC.
More about Ponta Delgada
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Ponta Delgada right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Istanbul to Joao Paulo II Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Portas da Cidade, Seazores and Walking Trail - Rocha da Relva are major attractions which should be on any good Ponta Delgada itinerary.
Explore more of Portugal
Angra do Heroísmo is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Ponta Delgada. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral.
Horta is another well-known destination in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres west of Ponta Delgada. No trip is complete without dropping by Naturalist - Science & Tourism. Whale Watching, Church of the Holy Saviour and Cabeço do Fogo.
