Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Ponta Delgada's timezone is UTC-1, which makes Ponta Delgada 12 hours behind Sydney.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SYD 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.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
$1,055 is the best price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. A return flight starts at $2,173. These prices can change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from SYD to PDL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of all flights departing from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% touch down on time at their destination.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PDL instead:
Grab a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car and discover Ponta Delgada and beyond with your own set of wheels. Way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS and addCar are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Joao Paulo II Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
From Joao Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Ponta Delgada based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport for August if you'd like to explore Ponta Delgada during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD 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. Travel about 10 kilometres east to Lagoa to tick off its top sights. From Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça to Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Angra do Heroísmo is another must-experience destination in Portugal and is around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. No journey is complete without seeing Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu.