Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
The timezone in Ponta Delgada is UTC-1, which is one hour behind London.
To ensure you catch your LHR to PDL flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Ponta Delgada (and then seeing more of Portugal!) is a breeze with British Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is British Airways.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between LHR and PDL include:
Lisbon Portela Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Madeira Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Currently, R 2,548 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,596. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to PDL if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
November is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take about 55 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PDL instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and discover more of Ponta Delgada and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Joao Paulo II Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
From Joao Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Ponta Delgada. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Ponta Delgada, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to PDL in February. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Ponta Delgada, now it's time to discover more of Portugal. Travel about 10 kilometres east to Lagoa to tick off its top sights. From Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça to Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo is another favourite stop in Portugal. Start your sightseeing at Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu.