Flying from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Ponta Delgada's timezone is UTC-1, which makes Ponta Delgada two hours behind Zagreb.
Leave plenty of time to make your ZAG to PDL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Franjo Tudman Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight is $480. A return ticket right now is $648. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ZAG to PDL if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
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Handy information about Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
67.18% of flights leaving from Franjo Tudman Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Franjo Tudman Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Zagreb. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel near ZAG? If you've booked an early flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Consider staying in a hotel near PDL if you're taking a late Franjo Tudman Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the 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.
Reserving your vehicle from Joao Paulo II Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Ponta Delgada. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Ponta Delgada in February.
Lock in your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport for August if you'd like to visit Ponta Delgada during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 24ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZAG to PDL in February. Average temperatures are between 12ºC and 17ºC then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lagoa is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've seen Ponta Delgada. Around 10 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
Angra do Heroísmo is another essential stop in Portugal and is around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. No journey is complete without experiencing Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu.