Flying from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Ponta Delgada is two hours behind Nuremberg and observes the UTC-1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your NUE to PDL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. 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, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Nuremberg Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. Here are the top stopovers between NUE and PDL:
Porto Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
$426 is the lowest price for a one-way Nuremberg Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. A return flight starts from $395. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from NUE to PDL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Nuremberg Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
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Handy information about Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
70.86% of flights that take off from Nuremberg Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Nuremberg Airport from central Nuremberg, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 2 hours.
Booked an early flight from Nuremberg Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to NUE:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Book a hotel close to PDL if you're catching a late Nuremberg Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and see more of Ponta Delgada and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Joao Paulo II Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Ponta Delgada. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Nuremberg Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Ponta Delgada in February.
Book your flight from Nuremberg Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport for August if you want to visit Ponta Delgada during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from NUE to PDL in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Portugal you should also see. About 10 kilometres east of Ponta Delgada, a visit to Lagoa will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Portugal, head for Angra do Heroísmo, roughly 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu are highlights.
