Flying from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
Around 4 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Stansted Airport.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is one hour ahead of Ponta Delgada.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your PDL to STN flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to Stansted Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Joao Paulo II Airport to Stansted Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between PDL and STN:
Lisbon Portela Airport
Porto Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to Stansted Airport (STN)
At the moment, R 974 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Joao Paulo II Airport to Stansted Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,315. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PDL to STN.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to Stansted Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
68.76% of flights that take off from Joao Paulo II Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Joao Paulo II Airport from central Ponta Delgada, it'll take around 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near PDL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Stansted Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Stansted Airport (STN)
If you're coming in on a late Joao Paulo II Airport to Stansted Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near STN:
Explore without limits with a Stansted Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Europcar and find adventure across London and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Stansted Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Stansted Airport is roughly 64 kilometres from the centre of London. Driving there takes about 1 hour.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Stansted Airport (STN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to Stansted Airport. To skip the crowds, head to London in April.
Book your flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Stansted Airport for July if you'd like to go to London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from PDL to STN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in United Kingdom, head for Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are the start of reasons to visit.