Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport.
The timezone in Ponta Delgada is UTC-1, which is one hour behind London.
Your LHR to PDL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
British Airways has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Ponta Delgada — and maybe even more of Portugal if you have time.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is British Airways.
Among carriers operating LHR to PDL flights, British Airways leads the way for on-time arrivals.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. These are the top stopovers between LHR and PDL:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Barcelona Airport
Lisbon Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight is R 2,679. A return plane ticket is currently R 5,124. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LHR to PDL.
November is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
Book a hotel close to PDL if you're on a late London Heathrow Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Ponta Delgada Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and explore beyond Ponta Delgada's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Ponta Delgada Airport around one week ahead.
When to fly to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Ponta Delgada. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Ponta Delgada is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR 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 after you've experienced Ponta Delgada. Around 10 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Church of Santa Cruz, Colecao Visitavel Matriz of thegoa and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
Around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral.