Travelling from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Ponta Delgada is three hours behind Athens and observes the UTC-1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ATH to PDL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Athens International Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between ATH and PDL include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Lisbon Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
Right now, $279 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Athens International Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $450. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from ATH to PDL, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Landing cheap flights from ATH to PDL is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Athens International Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
76% of flights that take off from Athens International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Athens International Airport from central Athens, it takes around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Athens International Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near ATH:
Arriving at Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Athens International Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PDL instead:
Pick up a Ponta Delgada Airport rental car and explore Ponta Delgada and beyond with your own wheels. Way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS and addCar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Ponta Delgada Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Ponta Delgada. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
It typically takes 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Ponta Delgada in March.
Before locking in your flight from Athens International Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Ponta Delgada, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ATH to PDL around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Ponta Delgada, now it's time to explore other parts of Portugal. Journey about 10 kilometres east to Lagoa to tick off its must-visit sights. From Church of Santa Cruz to Colecao Visitavel Matriz of thegoa and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Angra do Heroísmo is another essential stop in Portugal and is around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. No journey is complete without visiting Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral.