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PDL João Paulo II Airport

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João Paulo II Airport (PDL) serves Ponta Delgada. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAPDL
ICAOLPPD
Non-stop17
Airlines5
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation79 m

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The airport in numbers

João Paulo II Airport — facts & history

We pulled João Paulo II Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 284,549 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 1.9M in 2017.

Opened
1969
57 years ago
Passengers / year
284,549
as of 2022
Peak traffic
1.9M
in 2017
Elevation
79 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal
Passengers per year, 2004–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from João Paulo II Airport to Ponta Delgada

Train & bus: Lisbon: red Metro line from the terminal. Porto: purple Metro line (E). Faro: bus.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxis with a small bag/airport surcharge. Uber, Bolt and FreeNow are active and cheap.

Tipping: Round up.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from João Paulo II Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Ponta Delgada ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from João Paulo II Airport

Non-stop flights to about 17 destinations, operated by 5 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: SATA International · SATA Air Acores · TAP Portugal · Air Berlin · Binter Canarias

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at João Paulo II Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near João Paulo II Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Ponta Delgada shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from João Paulo II Airport to the centre of Ponta Delgada?
Lisbon: red Metro line from the terminal. Porto: purple Metro line (E). Faro: bus.
Can I use a ride app from João Paulo II Airport?
Metered taxis with a small bag/airport surcharge. Uber, Bolt and FreeNow are active and cheap.
What's the cheapest way from João Paulo II Airport to Ponta Delgada?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Lisbon: red Metro line from the terminal. Porto: purple Metro line (E). Faro: bus.
Can I get from João Paulo II Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Lisbon: red Metro line from the terminal. Porto: purple Metro line (E). Faro: bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from João Paulo II Airport?
About 17 destinations, including Funchal, Toronto, Boston, Lisbon. 5 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is João Paulo II Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on João Paulo II Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at João Paulo II Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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