Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 45 minutes.
Ponta Delgada is two hours behind Frankfurt and observes the UTC-1 timezone.
Flights from FRA to PDL start from 09:30 — the first with Lufthansa. The latest departure is at 14:30 with Azores Airlines. In total, there are three weekly Frankfurt Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your FRA to PDL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Ponta Delgada (and then exploring more of Portugal!) is a breeze with Lufthansa. This popular carrier has direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Lufthansa.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between FRA and PDL include:
Porto Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
$252 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. A return flight starts at $458. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from FRA to PDL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Picking up cheap flights from FRA to PDL couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt Airport, data shows 67.47% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Frankfurt Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to FRA? If you're boarding an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Frankfurt Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PDL instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and find adventure across Ponta Delgada and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Joao Paulo II Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
From Joao Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Ponta Delgada. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Ponta Delgada, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FRA to PDL in February. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Portugal you'll want to see. About 10 kilometres east of Ponta Delgada, a visit to Lagoa will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
If you want to check out another great destination in Portugal, consider Angra do Heroísmo, about 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 the biggest draws.