Flying from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Ponta Delgada Airport to Porto Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Porto is one hour ahead of Ponta Delgada and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Each week, there are 17 Ponta Delgada Airport to Porto Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, pick the 08:20 Azores Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:50 with Azores Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PDL to OPO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Azores Airlines offers direct flights from Ponta Delgada Airport to Porto Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Porto — and maybe even more of Portugal if you have time.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Azores Airlines.
Ryanair tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for PDL to OPO flights, with 90.0% of services landing as scheduled.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ponta Delgada Airport to Porto Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PDL and OPO:
Madrid Airport
Faro Airport
Bilbao Airport
Handy information about Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ponta Delgada Airport, data shows 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 driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near PDL? If you're boarding an early flight from Ponta Delgada Airport to Porto Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ponta Delgada Airport to Porto Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OPO instead:
Explore without limits with a Porto Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go and venture far and wide through Porto and beyond.
Booking your ride from Porto Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
The quietest month for a flight from Ponta Delgada Airport to Porto Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Porto based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Porto is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Ponta Delgada Airport to Porto Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PDL to OPO in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Portugal you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres south of Porto, a trip to Lisbon will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Amadora is another essential stop in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres south of Porto. No trip is complete without experiencing Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.