Flying from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
The timezone in Ponta Delgada is UTC-1, which is two hours behind Ljubljana.
Your LJU to PDL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LJU and PDL:
London Gatwick Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
$554 is currently the best price for a one-way Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Return flights start from $867. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from LJU to PDL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LJU to PDL.
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Handy information about Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80.37% of flights that take off from LJU arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Ljubljana to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to LJU:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
If you're landing on a late Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near PDL:
Pick up a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car and discover Ponta Delgada and beyond with your own set of wheels. Way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS and addCar are top providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Joao Paulo II Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport to the centre of Ponta Delgada has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Ponta Delgada in February.
The warmest month in Ponta Delgada is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LJU to PDL around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've done Ponta Delgada, now it's time to discover more of Portugal. Travel around 10 kilometres east to Lagoa to tick off its top sights. From Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça to Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Angra do Heroísmo is another standout destination in Portugal and is around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. No journey is complete without a visit to Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu.