PDL Airport (PDL) Arrivals and Departures

PDL Airport FAQs

• How far is PDL Airport(PDL) from downtown?

  PDL Airport(PDL) is about 1.9 km from downtown.

• How many flights per day fly out of PDL?

  On average, PDL Airport(PDL) has 13 departure flight(s) each day.

• What are some popular domestic flight routes departing from Joao Paulo II Airport(PDL)?

  ؜Popular flight routes from Joao Paulo II Airport(PDL) include Ponta Delgada⇒Lisbon, Ponta Delgada⇒Porto, Ponta Delgada⇒Funchal, Ponta Delgada⇒Faro, Ponta Delgada⇒Pico Island, Ponta Delgada⇒Terceira Island, Ponta Delgada⇒Flores Island, Ponta Delgada⇒Horta, Ponta Delgada⇒Santa Maria and Ponta Delgada⇒Sao Jorge Island. are the most popular domestic flight routes.

• What airlines fly out of PDL Airport?

  Airlines operating at PDL Airport include: TAP Air Portugal, SATA International, and Sata Air Acores.

• How long does it usually take to go through immigration after arriving at PDL Airport?

  For international flight passengers, it usually takes about one hour to complete immigration procedures and collect luggage at PDL Airport. For domestic flights, no immigration procedures are required at PDL Airport, so the time will be shorter.

• How much time should I reserve between two connecting flights at PDL Airport?

  It is recommended to reserve at least two and a half hours for connecting flights, especially when transferring to an international flight. Connecting flights may require going through customs, collecting luggage, and checking in for the next flight. In addition, you may need to go to another terminal or the travel time within PDL Airport may be longer than expected—these factors must be taken into account.

• How early should I arrive PDL Airport before my flight?

  If you are taking a domestic flight, check-in and baggage check services usually close one hour before the scheduled departure time. For long-haul international flights, these services close one and a half hours before the scheduled departure time. It is recommended to arrive at PDL Airport two to three hours before takeoff.

• What to do if my flight is cancelled?

  If you haven't arrived at PDL Airport yet, you can use Trip.com to select the itinerary you need to modify and see if you can take the next flight or apply for a refund. When submitting, if the modification/refund fee shows $0, it means the order meets the airline's modification or refund policy. Please confirm whether to proceed with the modification or refund, as once submitted with a clear fee, it cannot be reversed. If you are already in the departure hall of PDL Airport, please go to the airline's counter and communicate directly with the staff.