Travelling from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Madeira Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Ponta Delgada's timezone is UTC-1, which makes Ponta Delgada one hour behind Madeira.
Each week, there are eight Madeira Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as soon as possible, go for the 05:35 Azores Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 17:35 with Azores Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your FNC to PDL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Azores Airlines offers direct flights from Madeira Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Ponta Delgada — and maybe even more of Portugal if you have time.
Most passengers choose to fly with Azores Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for FNC to PDL flights is Azores Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madeira Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between FNC and PDL:
Madrid Airport
Lisbon Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Madeira Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight is R 794. A return ticket is currently R 1,174. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FNC to PDL.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Madeira Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Madeira Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Madeira Airport (FNC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Madeira Airport, 73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Madeira Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Madeira. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Madeira Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near FNC:
Arriving at Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
If you're landing on a late Madeira Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near PDL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Ponta Delgada Airport rental car. Book your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and chase adventure across Ponta Delgada and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Ponta Delgada Airport about one week before you set off.
When to fly to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Madeira Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Ponta Delgada in March.
The warmest month in Ponta Delgada is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from Madeira Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FNC to PDL in February. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lagoa is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Ponta Delgada. Around 10 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Church of Santa Cruz, Colecao Visitavel Matriz of thegoa and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
Angra do Heroísmo is another must-experience destination in Portugal and is around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. No trip is complete without dropping by Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral.