Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
The timezone in Ponta Delgada is UTC-1, which is three hours behind Helsinki.
Your HEL to PDL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between HEL and PDL:
Lisbon Portela Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Currently, P8,486 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P25,857. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from HEL to PDL, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights that take off from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near HEL. Whether you have an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Book a hotel near PDL if you're on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and experience more of Ponta Delgada and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Joao Paulo II Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Ponta Delgada. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Ponta Delgada in February.
Book your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport for August if you want to visit Ponta Delgada during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HEL to PDL in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Portugal just waiting to be explored. Around 10 kilometres east of Ponta Delgada, a trip to Lagoa will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Portugal, head for Angra do Heroísmo, roughly 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu are key reasons to visit.