Flying from Tenerife to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by working out where you'll board your flight from Tenerife to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL). Tenerife North Airport (TFN) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS) are the main airports in Tenerife.
Jump on a direct Tenerife to Joao Paulo II Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 30 minutes.
Joao Paulo II Airport is located in Ponta Delgada. The city is in the UTC-1 timezone and is one hour behind Tenerife.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Tenerife to PDL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, aim to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
You can book a direct flight from Tenerife to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) out of Tenerife North Airport (TFN).
Binter Canarias is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Tenerife to Joao Paulo II Airport leaving from TFN.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Binter Canarias from TFN to PDL.
The journey from central Tenerife to TFN takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Tenerife North Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Tenerife to Joao Paulo II Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of the flights that depart from Tenerife North Airport, 75.81% touch down on time at their destination.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
TFS is about 64 kilometres from central Tenerife. It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Tenerife to PDL flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Tenerife South Airport:
64.91% of flights taking off from Tenerife South Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Consider staying in a hotel near PDL if you're catching a late flight from Tenerife to Joao Paulo II Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Grab a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car and explore Ponta Delgada and beyond with your own wheels. Way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS and addCar are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week ahead of your Tenerife to Joao Paulo II Airport flight.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Ponta Delgada. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tenerife to Joao Paulo II Airport is R 1,895. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,941. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Tenerife to PDL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Affordable Tenerife to Joao Paulo II Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Tenerife to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
February is the quietest month for flights from Tenerife to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL), while August is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit Ponta Delgada based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Tenerife to PDL plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ponta Delgada to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
February has temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Tenerife to Joao Paulo II Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Ponta Delgada
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Ponta Delgada right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Tenerife to Joao Paulo II Airport:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Ponta Delgada when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for Portas da Cidade followed by Seazores and Walking Trail - Rocha da Relva.
Explore more of Portugal
Angra do Heroísmo is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've seen Ponta Delgada. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral.
Horta is another well-known destination in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres west of Ponta Delgada. No journey is complete without a visit to Naturalist - Science & Tourism. Whale Watching, Church of the Holy Saviour and Cabeço do Fogo.
