Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Ponta Delgada's timezone is UTC-1, which makes Ponta Delgada two hours behind Alicante.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your ALC to PDL flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between ALC and PDL:
Lisbon Portela Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight is R 1,785. A round-trip fare is currently R 3,321. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from ALC to PDL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ALC to PDL.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Of all flights leaving Alicante-Elche Airport, 73.22% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Alicante-Elche Airport from central Alicante, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to ALC:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Alicante-Elche Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PDL instead:
Grab 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 popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Joao Paulo II Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Ponta Delgada. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Ponta Delgada. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Ponta Delgada, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ALC to PDL around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Ponta Delgada, now it's time to discover other parts of Portugal. Journey around 10 kilometres east to Lagoa to check off its leading sights. From Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça to Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo is another favourite stop in Portugal. No visit is complete without checking out Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu.
