£70+ Cheap flights to Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada is an all-season destination thanks to a fairly mild climate so you can visit any time without needing to pack for cold weather. During the cooler months of November through March you’ll need a light jacket. The peak season in the city runs from June through October, with those aforementioned cooler months being slightly less popular. You may have better luck with cheaper flights if you book a trip outside of the high season.

Flights to Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Portugal from the United Kingdom range from about 6h-9.5h. The length of your flight will be determined by several different factors, such as departure city and the number and length of any stopovers. If you’re flying from as far south as London, you’ll likely have one of the shortest flying times, thanks to the number of flights to Sao Miguel as well as London’s prime location. On the other hand, if you’re flying out of the north, such as from Newcastle or Edinburgh, you’ll likely have a flight time that is a couple of hours longer, due to both geographic location and the increased likelihood of more stopovers.

Unfortunately, there are no direct flights to Ponta Delgada or the island of Sao Miguel generally from any city in the UK. To decrease your flight time, you may want to consider the airlines that regularly fly into Sao Miguel from the UK, which are TAP AIR PORTUGAL, Azores Airlines, and British Airways, and then check to see if your nearest airport services these airlines. That way, you’re more likely to have just one layover rather than two or more. If you do experience a stopover along the way to Sao Miguel, you likely do so in common stopover cities for these routes, like Dublin, London, Frankfurt, Lisbon, and/or Porto.

When you fly to Sao Miguel Island, you’ll alight at Aeroporto Joao Paulo II (PDL) in Ponta Delgada, the Azores major international airport. Most travellers to Sao Miguel will stay in its capital city, Ponta Delgada, which is about 5km east of the airport. To reach the city centre from the airport, you can take a taxi for about £14 and a quick 10-minute journey. There are no ride-sharing options. You can also rent a car while at the airport from some of the largest international rental car agencies, though you should do so well in advance of your trip. There are no public transportation options from this airport, so taxi and car rentals are your best, and only, choices.

Sao Miguel is the most popular destination in the Azores peninsula, with plenty to see and do. Walk through the stalls of Graca Market to shop for fruits, veg, and more with the locals. Ponta Delgada’s hippest neighbourhood, Projeto Quarteirao, is the place to go for chic cafes, indie bookstores, and juicy burgers. Hike Hell’s Mouth, known as Boca De Inferno locally, for beautiful views of several lakes, forests, and farmland, all from 1,000-metres above sea level.

British citizens need a passport to enter Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Portugal, with at least six months of validity remaining on it by the date of your arrival. You will not need a visa for short holidays, however.

Travelers will need to book flights to Nordela (PDL) if they wish to fly to Ponta Delgada. The Ponta Delgada airport is 0.9 mi from the city center.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Ponta Delgada on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ryanair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Ponta Delgada.

Ponta Delgada Nordela is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Ponta Delgada. One-way flights to Ponta Delgada Nordela typically cost £53, while return flights cost around £55.

A return flight to Ponta Delgada will typically cost around £147, however they can be found for as little as £71.

For those looking to save time traveling to Ponta Delgada, London offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 10 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Ponta Delgada Nordela can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Ponta Delgada Nordela has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. AL - Studio to Travelers is the closest property to Ponta Delgada Nordela (0.0 mi away from Ponta Delgada Nordela).