Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Ponta Delgada's timezone is UTC-1, making Ponta Delgada one hour behind Dublin.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your DUB to PDL flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dublin Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between DUB and PDL include:
London Heathrow Airport
Lisbon Airport
Porto Airport
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
When it comes to Dublin Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Dublin to Dublin Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dublin Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near DUB:
Arriving at Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
Book a hotel close to PDL if you have a late Dublin Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Ponta Delgada Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and explore beyond Ponta Delgada's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Ponta Delgada Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Dublin Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Ponta Delgada. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Ponta Delgada is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 25ºC. Lock in your flights from Dublin Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
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
You've seen Ponta Delgada, now it's time to discover more of Portugal. Travel around 10 kilometres east to Lagoa to check off its must-visit sights. From Church of Santa Cruz to Colecao Visitavel Matriz of thegoa and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Portugal, consider Angra do Heroísmo, about 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral are among the biggest draws.