Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Around 4 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Ponta Delgada's timezone is UTC-1, which makes Ponta Delgada one hour behind London.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to PDL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Azores Airlines is your gateway to discovering Ponta Delgada (and maybe even some other great corners of Portugal!). Check out the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with Azores Airlines on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between LGW and PDL:
Porto Airport
Bilbao Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight is ج.م. 5,425. A round-trip fare right now is ج.م. 12,413. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to PDL if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
November is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LGW to PDL.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, data shows 69.26% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near LGW. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Reserve a hotel near PDL if you're catching a late London Gatwick Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Book your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and find adventure across Ponta Delgada and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Joao Paulo II Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Ponta Delgada. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Ponta Delgada based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Ponta Delgada, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 24ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to PDL in February. Average temperatures are between 12ºC and 17ºC then.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Portugal you'll want to see. Around 10 kilometres east of Ponta Delgada, a trip to Lagoa will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
Around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo is another essential stop in Portugal. No visit is complete without checking out Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu.
