Travelling from Bucharest to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): What you need to know
Ponta Delgada is three hours behind Bucharest. Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport is located in Ponta Delgada, which follows the UTC-1 timezone.
Your flight from Bucharest to PDL won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Bucharest to PDL. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest, OTP can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bucharest to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
71% of flights leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Consider booking a hotel near PDL if you're catching a late flight from Bucharest to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Pick up a Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport rental car and explore Ponta Delgada and beyond with your own set of wheels. Way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS and addCar are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride around one week ahead of your Bucharest to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport flight.
Getting from Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Ponta Delgada. It takes around 10 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
$316 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport. Return flights start at $503. These prices may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Bucharest to PDL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Cheap Bucharest to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Ponta Delgada. August is when most people book flights from Bucharest to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Ponta Delgada is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your Bucharest to PDL plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
February has temperatures of between 12ºC and 17ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ponta Delgada
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Ponta Delgada right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Bucharest to Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Ponta Delgada when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at Portas da Cidade followed by Seazores and Walking Trail - Rocha da Relva.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Ponta Delgada, now it's time to discover other corners of Portugal. Journey around 161 kilometres northwest to Angra do Heroísmo to check off its top sights. From Monte Brasil Caldeira to Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Horta is another favourite destination in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres west of Ponta Delgada. No journey is complete without dropping by Naturalist - Science & Tourism. Whale Watching, Church of the Holy Saviour and Cabeço do Fogo.