Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Ponta Delgada is UTC-1, which is two hours behind Bilbao.
To ensure you get on your BIO to PDL flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Ponta Delgada (and then exploring more of Portugal!) is easy with Azores Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Azores Airlines.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BIO and PDL:
Lisbon Airport
Porto Airport
Faro Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
ج.م. 5,780 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 10,395. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from BIO to PDL, book your trip seven months before your departure date.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BIO to PDL.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Bilbao Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from BIO land at their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
Bilbao Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Bilbao. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near BIO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bilbao Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PDL instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Ponta Delgada Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and explore beyond Ponta Delgada's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Ponta Delgada Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Bilbao Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Ponta Delgada. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport for August if you want to go to Ponta Delgada during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 25ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 17ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BIO to PDL around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Portugal waiting to be explored. Around 10 kilometres east of Ponta Delgada, a trip to Lagoa will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Church of Santa Cruz, Colecao Visitavel Matriz of thegoa and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
Around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral.