Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Ponta Delgada is two hours behind Madrid and is in the UTC-1 timezone.
Take your pick of four weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flights. The 08:20 departure with Iberia is the earliest flight available. Iberia operates the last service of the day at 15:30.
Give yourself enough time to make your MAD to PDL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Iberia offers direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Ponta Delgada — and maybe even more of Portugal if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with Iberia on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between MAD and PDL:
Lisbon Portela Airport
Porto Airport
Bilbao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
R 1,143 is currently the best price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,350. These prices may change depending on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from MAD to PDL, reserve your journey 11 months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
78.23% of flights that leave from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport from central Madrid, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MAD? If you're catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Consider booking a hotel close to PDL if you're taking a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace 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, reserve your ride from Joao Paulo II Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Ponta Delgada. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Ponta Delgada based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport for August if you'd like to visit Ponta Delgada during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to PDL in February. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lagoa is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Ponta Delgada. Around 10 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
If there's time to check out another side of Portugal, head for 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 among the biggest draws.
