Travelling from Pico Island Airport (PIX) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Pico Island Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport is 50 minutes.
Pico and Ponta Delgada share the UTC-1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Each week, there are 16 Pico Island Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, take the 08:20 SATA - Air Acores flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 20:40 with SATA - Air Acores.
Give yourself enough time to make your PIX to PDL flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
SATA Air Acores offers direct flights from Pico Island Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Ponta Delgada — and maybe even more of Portugal if you have time.
SATA Air Acores is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With 66.27% of services arriving as planned, SATA Air Acores is the most punctual carrier operating PIX to PDL flights.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Pico Island Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. Lisbon Airport is a top stopover on the PIX to PDL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pico Island Airport (PIX) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
R 1,507 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Pico Island Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,785. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from PIX to PDL by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Pico Island Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from PIX to PDL.
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Handy information about Pico Island Airport (PIX)
Of the departures from Pico Island Airport, 70% touch down on time at their destination.
Pico Island Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Pico. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near PIX? If you've booked an early flight from Pico Island Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
Reserve a hotel close to PDL if you're taking a late Pico Island Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Ponta Delgada Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and explore beyond Ponta Delgada's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Ponta Delgada Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada Airport to the centre of Ponta Delgada has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
The quietest month for a flight from Pico Island Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Ponta Delgada based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Pico Island Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport for August if you'd like to visit Ponta Delgada during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PIX to PDL in February. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Ponta Delgada, now it's time to discover other parts of Portugal. Journey around 10 kilometres east to Lagoa to check off its leading attractions. From Church of Santa Cruz to Colecao Visitavel Matriz of thegoa and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another side of Portugal, consider Angra do Heroísmo, about 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral are the start of reasons to visit.