Flying from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) to Horta Airport (HOR): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Ponta Delgada Airport to Horta Airport is 55 minutes.
Each week, there are 18 Ponta Delgada Airport to Horta Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, select the 07:30 SATA - Air Acores flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 19:30 with SATA - Air Acores.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your PDL to HOR flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
SATA Air Acores offers direct flights from Ponta Delgada Airport to Horta Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Horta — and maybe even more of Portugal if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with SATA Air Acores on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for PDL to HOR flights is SATA Air Acores.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Ponta Delgada Airport to Horta Airport. Lisbon Airport is a top stopover on the PDL to HOR route.
Handy information about Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
Of all flights leaving Ponta Delgada Airport, 67% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Ponta Delgada Airport from central Ponta Delgada, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near PDL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Ponta Delgada Airport to Horta Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Horta Airport (HOR)
Consider booking a hotel close to HOR if you're catching a late Ponta Delgada Airport to Horta Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Horta Airport rental car and discover Horta and beyond with your own wheels. Auto Turistica, Ilha Verde and AUTATLANTIS are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Horta Airport about two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Horta Airport (HOR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Ponta Delgada Airport to Horta Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Horta. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Horta is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Ponta Delgada Airport to Horta Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from PDL to HOR in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be discovered after you've seen Horta. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Portas da Cidade, Gruta do Carvao and Igreja do Colegio.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Portugal, consider Lagoa, about 290 kilometres east of Horta. Church of Santa Cruz, Colecao Visitavel Matriz of thegoa and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio are the start of reasons to visit.

