Travelling from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to Horta Airport (HOR): what you need to know
Around 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Horta Airport.
Each week, there are 84 Joao Paulo II Airport to Horta Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, select the 07:30 SATA - Air Acores flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 19:20 with SATA - Air Acores.
To ensure you get on your PDL to HOR flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
SATA - Air Acores is your ticket to exploring Horta (and perhaps some other great corners of Portugal!). Browse the direct flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to Horta Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with SATA - Air Acores on this route.
SATA - Air Acores is the most punctual carrier that offers PDL to HOR flights.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Joao Paulo II Airport to Horta Airport. Many passengers pass through Lisbon Portela Airport when flying between PDL and HOR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to Horta Airport (HOR)
R 1,362 is currently the best price for a one-way Joao Paulo II Airport to Horta Airport flight. Return flights start at R 2,704. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from PDL to HOR, book your journey five months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to Horta Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
68.76% of flights leaving from Joao Paulo II Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Joao Paulo II Airport from central Ponta Delgada, it takes about 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near PDL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Horta Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Horta Airport (HOR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Joao Paulo II Airport to Horta Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HOR instead:
Grab a Horta Airport rental car and explore Horta and beyond with your own wheels. Auto Turistica, Ilha Verde and AUTATLANTIS are top outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Horta Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Horta Airport (HOR) to central Horta
Horta Airport to the centre of Horta has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Horta Airport (HOR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to Horta Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Horta in February.
The warmest month in Horta is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to Horta Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from PDL to HOR in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Horta is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Portugal just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres east of Horta, a visit to Ponta Delgada will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Portas da Cidade, Igreja Matriz de Sao Sebastiao and Igreja do Santo Cristo.
Lagoa is another well-known destination in Portugal and is around 290 kilometres east of Horta. No journey is complete without dropping by Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.