Travelling from Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL): what you need to know
The timezone in Ponta Delgada is UTC-1, which is two hours behind Marrakech.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RAK to PDL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Marrakech Menara Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between RAK and PDL:
Barcelona Airport
Lisbon Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
Currently, R 2,303 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Marrakech Menara Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,990. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from RAK to PDL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Marrakech Menara Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport.
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Handy information about Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
76% of flights departing from Marrakech Menara Airport reach their destination on time.
Marrakech Menara Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Marrakech. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Marrakech Menara Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near RAK:
Arriving at Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
Reserve a hotel close to PDL if you're catching a late Marrakech Menara Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Ponta Delgada Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and discover more of Ponta Delgada and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Ponta Delgada Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada Airport to the centre of Ponta Delgada has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Marrakech Menara Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Ponta Delgada in March.
When reserving your flight from Marrakech Menara Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Ponta Delgada, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RAK to PDL sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Lagoa is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be discovered after you've seen Ponta Delgada. Around 10 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Church of Santa Cruz, Colecao Visitavel Matriz of thegoa and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Portugal, head for Angra do Heroísmo, about 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral are key reasons to visit.