Travelling from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to Porto Airport (OPO): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Porto Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Porto's timezone is UTC+0, making Porto one hour ahead of Ponta Delgada.
Choose from 26 weekly Joao Paulo II Airport to Porto Airport flights. The 06:50 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. Azores Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:55.
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 catch your PDL to OPO flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as 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 Porto Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Porto — and maybe even more of Portugal if you have time.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With an impressive 86.36% of services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering PDL to OPO flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Joao Paulo II Airport to Porto Airport. These are the top stopovers between PDL and OPO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Bilbao Airport
Faro Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to Porto Airport (OPO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Joao Paulo II Airport to Porto Airport flight is $46. A return fare right now is $95. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
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 OPO.
The cheapest month for flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to Porto Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PDL to OPO.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to Porto Airport.
Handy information about Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Of the flights that depart from Joao Paulo II Airport, 68.76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Joao Paulo II Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Ponta Delgada. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Porto Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to PDL:
Arriving at Porto Airport (OPO)
Book a hotel close to OPO if you're on a late Joao Paulo II Airport to Porto Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Porto Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or Drive & Go and explore beyond Porto's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Porto Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Porto Airport (OPO) to central Porto
Porto Airport to central Porto has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Porto Airport (OPO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Porto Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Porto. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Porto is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to Porto Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from PDL to OPO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Portugal you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres south of Porto, a visit to Lisbon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Around 274 kilometres south of Porto, Amadora is another favourite stop in Portugal. Start your sightseeing at Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.