Travelling from Horta Airport (HOR) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Around 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Horta Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Horta and Ponta Delgada share the UTC-1 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Every week, there are 21 Horta Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, opt for the 10:55 SATA - Air Acores flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 20:40 with SATA - Air Acores.
To ensure you get on your HOR to PDL flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
SATA - Air Acores offers direct flights from Horta Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Ponta Delgada — and maybe even more of Portugal if you have time.
SATA - Air Acores is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates HOR to PDL flights is SATA - Air Acores. Its services land as scheduled 76.23% of the time.
If you want to discover another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Horta Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Lisbon Portela Airport is a popular stop between HOR and PDL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Horta Airport (HOR) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Right now, R 1,894 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Horta Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,221. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book eight months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HOR to PDL.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Horta Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from HOR to PDL.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Horta Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Handy information about Horta Airport (HOR)
64.47% of flights leaving from Horta Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Horta Airport from central Horta, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near HOR? If you've booked an early flight from Horta Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
If you're landing on a late Horta Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near PDL:
Pick up 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.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Joao Paulo II Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport to the centre of Ponta Delgada has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The quietest month for a flight from Horta Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Ponta Delgada based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Horta Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Ponta Delgada, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HOR 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, top sights here include Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
If you're ready to explore another side of Portugal, consider Angra do Heroísmo, about 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 key highlights.
