Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Ponta Delgada is two hours behind Zurich and observes the UTC-1 timezone.
Your ZRH to PDL flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Travelling to Ponta Delgada (and then seeing more of Portugal!) is easy with Edelweiss Air. This popular airline offers direct flights from Zurich Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Edelweiss Air on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight is $223. A round-trip fare right now is $367. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ZRH to PDL.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from ZRH to PDL.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
69.02% of flights that take off from Zurich Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Zurich to Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to ZRH:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Zurich Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PDL instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and experience more of Ponta Delgada and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Joao Paulo II Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport to central Ponta Delgada has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The quietest month for a flight from Zurich Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Ponta Delgada based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Ponta Delgada is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Zurich Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZRH to PDL in February. Temperatures average between 12ºC and 17ºC then.
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, popular attractions include Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
Around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo is another essential stop in Portugal. No visit is complete without checking out Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu.