Flying from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) 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 Basel.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BSL 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.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from EuroAirport Swiss to Joao Paulo II Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between BSL and PDL:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way EuroAirport Swiss to Joao Paulo II Airport flight is R 1,949. A round-trip ticket is currently R 3,975. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BSL to PDL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Joao Paulo II Airport.
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Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Joao Paulo II Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
76.48% of flights that leave from EuroAirport Swiss arrive at their destination on time.
EuroAirport Swiss is about 6 kilometres from central Basel. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BSL? If you're catching an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Joao Paulo II Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late EuroAirport Swiss to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PDL instead:
Grab a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car and explore Ponta Delgada and beyond with your own wheels. Way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS and addCar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Joao Paulo II Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Ponta Delgada. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Joao Paulo II Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Ponta Delgada. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Ponta Delgada is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Joao Paulo II Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from BSL to PDL in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Lagoa is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Ponta Delgada. Around 10 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Portugal, consider Angra do Heroísmo, roughly 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu are among its highlights.
