Travelling from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Ponta Delgada's timezone is UTC-1, making Ponta Delgada two hours behind Nice.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your NCE to PDL flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between NCE and PDL:
Porto Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight is $243. A return ticket right now is $375. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from NCE to PDL, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Of all flights leaving Cote D'Azur Airport, 74.5% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Nice to Cote D'Azur Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near NCE:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
If you're getting in on a late Cote D'Azur Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near PDL:
Pick up a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car and explore Ponta Delgada and beyond with your own wheels. Way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS and addCar are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Joao Paulo II Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
From Joao Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Ponta Delgada in February.
Book your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport for August if you'd like to go to Ponta Delgada during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from NCE to PDL in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Ponta Delgada, now it's time to discover other parts of Portugal. Journey about 10 kilometres east to Lagoa to tick off its popular sights. From Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça to Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo is another essential stop in Portugal. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu.
