Travelling from Rome to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Rome. Explore your options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when searching for a flight from Rome to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL).
The timezone in Ponta Delgada is UTC-1, which is 2 hours behind Rome. Joao Paulo II Airport is located in Ponta Delgada.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Rome to PDL. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Rome to PDL. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Take a pause at one of these airports:
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The distance from central Rome to FCO is roughly 32 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Rome to Joao Paulo II Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Split up your flight from Rome to Joao Paulo II Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and PDL are:
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Faro Airport (FAO)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
You can arrive at CIA from central Rome in approximately 42 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 39 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Rome to PDL? Relax in a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
About Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Book a hotel near PDL if you're catching a late flight from Rome to Joao Paulo II Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport to the centre of Ponta Delgada is about 9 minutes in a car. It's approximately 5 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 33 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Rome to Joao Paulo II Airport is $174. The cheapest price for a return flight is $330. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find flight tickets from Rome to PDL, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Use the 'Whole month' search function and compare the prices of tickets from Rome to Joao Paulo II Airport across each month. We've highlighted the lowest fares in green, so you can quickly pick a flight within your budget.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when prices drop. It's all about timing when scoring flight tickets from Rome to PDL.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Rome to Joao Paulo II Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Rome to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Rome to Joao Paulo II Airport. August is the most popular month to travel to Ponta Delgada. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Rome to PDL for August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Ponta Delgada to range from 20ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Rome to Joao Paulo II Airport in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 17ºC on average.
More about Ponta Delgada
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Ponta Delgada right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Rome to Joao Paulo II Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Portas da Cidade, Igreja Matriz de Sao Sebastiao and Igreja do Santo Cristo are top sights which should be on any well-planned Ponta Delgada itinerary.
Complete your Ponta Delgada trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Rome to Joao Paulo II Airport, the next step is choosing one of our car rentals in Ponta Delgada. Explore the offers and easily compare options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.