Flying from Stockholm to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Stockholm to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) begins with finding the right airport to start your adventure from. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) are the main departure points in Stockholm.
Joao Paulo II Airport is located in Ponta Delgada. The city follows the UTC-1 timezone and is two hours behind Stockholm.
To ensure you get on your flight from Stockholm to PDL, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Stockholm to PDL leaving from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Porto Airport (OPO)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Stockholm, ARN can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Stockholm to Joao Paulo II Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
73.1% of flights leaving from Stockholm Arlanda Airport reach their destination on time.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Stockholm to BMA in about 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Stockholm to PDL flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Bromma Airport:
57.41% of flights out of Bromma Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
From central Stockholm, NYO is around 105 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to arrive by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Reserve a hotel close to Stockholm Skavsta Airport and wake up refreshed and ready to go. If you're hopping on an early Stockholm to Joao Paulo II Airport flight, check in to Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport the day before.
With 80.46% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, NYO is a dependable starting point for your trip.
About Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Have a late flight from Stockholm to Joao Paulo II Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near PDL and fast-forward to bedtime:
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Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Central Ponta Delgada is about 3 kilometres from Joao Paulo II Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
$285 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Stockholm to Joao Paulo II Airport. A return flight starts at $457. These prices can change depending on demand.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Stockholm to PDL. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Stockholm to Joao Paulo II Airport ticket.
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Find a cheap flight from Stockholm to Joao Paulo II Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Stockholm to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
February is the quietest month for flights from Stockholm to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL), while August is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Ponta Delgada based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Ponta Delgada is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your Stockholm to PDL plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
February sees temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Stockholm to Joao Paulo II Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ponta Delgada
After booking your flight from Stockholm to Joao Paulo II Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ponta Delgada:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Ponta Delgada when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Portas da Cidade followed by Seazores and Walking Trail - Rocha da Relva.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Ponta Delgada, now it's time to discover more of Portugal. Travel around 161 kilometres north-west to Angra do Heroísmo to tick off its top attractions. From Monte Brasil Caldeira to Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Horta is another well-known destination in Portugal and is around 274 kilometres west of Ponta Delgada. No trip is complete without experiencing Naturalist - Science & Tourism. Whale Watching, Church of the Holy Saviour and Cabeço do Fogo.