Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Ponta Delgada is six hours 30 minutes behind Chennai and follows the UTC-1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MAA to PDL flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd love to check out a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chennai Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Frankfurt Airport is a sought-after stop between MAA and PDL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
R 27,085 is the lowest price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 17,807. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from MAA to PDL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MAA to PDL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to Chennai Airport's on-time performance, 76.04% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it takes about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MAA? If you've booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Consider booking a hotel close to PDL if you're taking a late Chennai Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and experience more of Ponta Delgada and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Joao Paulo II Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Ponta Delgada. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Ponta Delgada. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Ponta Delgada is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Chennai Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from MAA 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
You've seen Ponta Delgada, now it's time to discover other parts of Portugal. Journey about 10 kilometres east to Lagoa to check off its must-visit sights. From Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça to Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
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.
