Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Ponta Delgada's timezone is UTC-1, which makes Ponta Delgada one hour behind Dublin.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your DUB to PDL flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dublin Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between DUB and PDL include:
Porto Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Dublin Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight is $222. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $399. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from DUB to PDL, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Dublin Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from DUB to PDL.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dublin Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
Of all flights departing from Dublin Airport, 72.87% arrive on time at their destination.
Dublin Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Dublin. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near DUB? If you're boarding an early flight from Dublin 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 long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dublin Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PDL instead:
Explore without limits with a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Book your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and find adventure across Ponta Delgada and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Joao Paulo II Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport to central Ponta Delgada has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The quietest month for a flight from Dublin Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Ponta Delgada based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Ponta Delgada is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Dublin Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 17ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DUB to PDL around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Lagoa is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Ponta Delgada. Around 10 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
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 visiting Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu.