Flying from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Ponta Delgada's timezone is UTC-1, which makes Ponta Delgada two hours behind Málaga.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your AGP to PDL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Malaga Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between AGP and PDL include:
Madrid Airport
Lisbon Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
R 1,912 is the best price for a one-way Malaga Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. Return flights start at R 2,775. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from AGP to PDL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Malaga Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from AGP to PDL.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Malaga Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport.
Handy information about Malaga Airport (AGP)
Of the flights that depart from Malaga Airport, 76% land on time at their destination.
To reach Malaga Airport from central Málaga, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 15 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to AGP? If you're boarding an early flight from Malaga Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
Book a hotel close to PDL if you're taking a late Malaga Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Ponta Delgada Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and explore beyond Ponta Delgada's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Ponta Delgada Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada Airport to central Ponta Delgada has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Malaga Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Ponta Delgada in March.
Book your flight from Malaga Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport for August if you want to go to Ponta Delgada during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AGP to PDL around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Portugal just waiting to be discovered. About 10 kilometres east of Ponta Delgada, a trip to Lagoa will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Church of Santa Cruz, Colecao Visitavel Matriz of thegoa and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
Angra do Heroísmo is another favourite destination in Portugal and is around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. No trip is complete without a visit to Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral.