Travelling from Florence Airport (FLR) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Ponta Delgada is two hours behind Florence and follows the UTC-1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your FLR to PDL flight.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Florence Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between FLR and PDL include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Florence Airport (FLR) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
$247 is the best price for a one-way Florence Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. A return flight starts from $508. These prices can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from FLR to PDL, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Florence Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from FLR to PDL.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Florence Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Florence Airport (FLR)
When it comes to Florence Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Florence to Florence Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near FLR. Whether you have an early flight from Florence Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
Reserve a hotel close to PDL if you have a late Florence Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Ponta Delgada Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and explore beyond Ponta Delgada's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Ponta Delgada Airport around one week before your travel date.
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 get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
The quietest month for a flight from Florence Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Ponta Delgada based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Ponta Delgada is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from Florence Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FLR to PDL in February. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lagoa is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be explored after you've experienced Ponta Delgada. Around 10 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Church of Santa Cruz, Colecao Visitavel Matriz of thegoa and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
Around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience major highlights starting with Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral.
