Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
The timezone in Ponta Delgada is UTC-1, which is three hours behind Riga.
Give yourself enough time to make your RIX to PDL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Riga International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between RIX and PDL include:
Lisbon Portela Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Right now, $435 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Riga International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $755. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from RIX to PDL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from RIX to PDL.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Riga International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
71.03% of flights that leave from Riga International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Riga International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Riga. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near RIX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Riga International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Book a hotel near PDL if you have a late Riga International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed 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.
Booking your vehicle from Joao Paulo II Airport about one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport to the centre of Ponta Delgada has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Riga International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Ponta Delgada. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Riga International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport for August if you want to explore Ponta Delgada during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 24ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from RIX to PDL in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 17ºC on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Lagoa is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be explored after you've experienced Ponta Delgada. Around 10 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
Angra do Heroísmo is another well-known destination in Portugal and is around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. No trip is complete without a visit to Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu.