Flying from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Ponta Delgada Airport to Madrid Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours.
The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is two hours ahead of Ponta Delgada.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PDL to MAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer queues 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 wise move.
Iberia is your gateway to discovering Madrid (and perhaps some other great corners of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Ponta Delgada Airport to Madrid Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Iberia.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ponta Delgada Airport to Madrid Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between PDL and MAD:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
Lisbon Airport
Handy information about Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ponta Delgada Airport, 67% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Ponta Delgada to Ponta Delgada Airport is around 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Ponta Delgada Airport to Madrid Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to PDL:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ponta Delgada Airport to Madrid Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAD instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Madrid Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and venture far and wide through Madrid and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Madrid Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
The quietest month for a flight from Ponta Delgada Airport to Madrid Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Madrid based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Ponta Delgada Airport to Madrid Airport for July if you'd like to explore Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PDL to MAD in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Madrid, now it's time to discover other corners of Spain. Travel around 274 kilometres north-east to Zaragoza to tick off its popular sights. From Plaza del Pilar to La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Salamanca is another well-known destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No trip is complete without visiting Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.