Flying from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to Lajes Field (TER): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for 41 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Lajes Field. Ponta Delgada and Terceira Lajes are in the same timezone — UTC-1.
Flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to Lajes Field start at 06:50 — the first with SATA - Air Acores. The latest departure is the 23:00 service with SATA - Air Acores. In total, you can choose from 96 weekly services from PDL to TER.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Finding a stopover for flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to Lajes Field is simple with our search tool. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to view your options. Porto Airport is a sought-after stopover when flying from PDL to TER.
You don't need your passport or a visa to fly within Portugal. You will need a valid proof of identity however, such as a driver's license or an ID card. Put them on your packing list once you've booked your cheap ticket from PDL to TER.
Arriving at Lajes Field (TER)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Lajes Field, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near TER:
Handy information about Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Travelling from central Ponta Delgada to Joao Paulo II Airport takes about 33 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 9 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a handy hotel close to PDL? If you're boarding an early flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Lajes Field, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
More about Terceira Lajes
Once you've booked your flights from PDL to TER, you'll want to find a place to stay in Terceira Lajes. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
Getting from Lajes Field (TER) to central Terceira Lajes
Lajes Field is approximately 3 kilometres from central Terceira Lajes. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 5 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 17 minutes.
Complete your Terceira Lajes trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Lajes Field, check out the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Terceira Lajes trip.
How to find the cheapest flights from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to Lajes Field (TER)
$111 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Joao Paulo II Airport to Lajes Field. Return flights start at $219. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Score flight tickets from PDL to TER by booking 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Joao Paulo II Airport to Lajes Field. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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When to fly to Lajes Field (TER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to Lajes Field. To skip the crowds, go to Terceira Lajes in February.
When booking your flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Lajes Field, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Terceira Lajes, with the temperature ranging from 20 ºC to 23 ºC.
Look for flight tickets from PDL to TER in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11 ºC and 16 ºC on average.