Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport is 4 hours 25 minutes.
Ponta Delgada's timezone is UTC-1, which makes Ponta Delgada two hours behind Zurich.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your ZRH to PDL flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Ponta Delgada (and then exploring more of Portugal!) is easy with edelweiss air. This popular airline offers direct flights from Zurich Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with edelweiss air on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
At the moment, $283 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $488. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from ZRH to PDL by booking at least nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
February is the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
When it comes to Zurich Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Zurich Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 10 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near ZRH. Whether you have an early flight from Zurich Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
If you're landing on a late Zurich Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near PDL:
Travel at your own speed with a Ponta Delgada Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and chase adventure across Ponta Delgada and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Ponta Delgada Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
From Ponta Delgada Airport, Ponta Delgada is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Ponta Delgada. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Zurich Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport for August if you want to go to Ponta Delgada during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 25ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 17ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ZRH to PDL around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Ponta Delgada, now it's time to discover other corners of Portugal. Journey around 10 kilometres east to Lagoa to tick 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 packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Portugal, head for Angra do Heroísmo, roughly 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral are the start of reasons to visit.


