Ponta Delgada João Paulo II Airport

Ponta Delgada João Paulo II Airport is the only airport located on the island of São Miguel in the Azores. Though it is a small airport with just one terminal, it can be busy in tourist season. 15 airlines operate from here which are Azores Airlines, Binter Canarias, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Sata Air Açores, Smartwings A.S., TAP Portugal, Transavia, TUI Belgium, TUI Nederland, and United Airlines. 

Ponta Delgada Airport Services

Accessibility for Travelers with Disabilities

Accessibility for Travelers with Disabilities

The MyWay assistance Service at Ponta Delgada Airport is designed for people with reduced mobility to feel supported throughout their transit. It includes an array of assistance services such as escalators, elevators, signage, free wheelchairs, and access to assistance professionals. 

To book assistance, contact your airline at least 48 hours before your flight time so that arrangements can be made prior to your arrival.

Baggage Services

Baggage Services

Free WIFI

Free WIFI

Ponta Delgada Airport Parking

There are two car parks at Ponta Delgada Airport. P1 is intended for short-term parking and P2 is meant for mid to long-term parking. Free parking is available for disabled persons and motorcycles.

Short-term parking

Park in P1 from €0.90 per 15 minutes

Best for short trips and lengthy pickups

Long-term parking

Park in P2 from €12.50 per day

Best for long trips

Drop off & Pick up

Stop at the curbside of the Departures entrance for maximum of 10 minutes for free.

If you need longer than 10 minutes, park in P1 (short-term car park)

Live Arrivals

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Live Departures

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Terminal Information

The airport in Ponta Delgada is small but it has all of the facilities you need for a comfortable transit, including restaurants, shops, free Wi-Fi, ample seating, and more. The facilities are modern and comfortable with Arrivals at the front of the building and Departures at the back.

Beautiful view of Ponta Delgada airport against the sky and the ocean.
Terminal 1

Terminal 1

Terminal Information

Transportation options from and to Ponta Delgada Airport

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By Bus

By Bus

Hop on the ANC Aerobus to arrive in the city center in 15 minutes.

*Departure every 40 minutes

By Taxi

By Taxi

Get a Ponta Delgada Airport taxi from the taxi stands outside the main terminal.

Or, for a more personalized ride, you can book a private Ponta Delgada Transfer with Welcome Pickups.

By Car

By Car

Hire a car from Ponta Delgada and reach the city center in 10 minutes

*Trip durations vary depending on your final destination​ and traffic.

More connections from Ponta Delgada Airport

Buses

Public transport at Ponta Delgada Airport is extremely limited as most people take taxis around the island or rent a car. However, ANC Aerobus runs a service to Ponta Delgada city center, departing every 40 minutes from 05:00 to 00:00.

Rental cars

Taxis and private transfers

Ponta Delgada Airport – Nearby Hotels

Looking for good hotels near Ponta Delgada Airport? Here is a list of options at different price points.
Hotel Ponta Delgada

Hotel Ponta Delgada

7 min taxi from the airport
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São Miguel Park Hotel

São Miguel Park Hotel

8 min taxi from the airport
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out of the blue ponta delgada airport hotel

Out of the Blue Azores

9 min taxi from the airport
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Practical Information

Opening Hours

Ponta Delgada Airport: 05:00 to 00:00 or after the last departing commercial flight

Shops: Most shops are open from 06:00 to 22:00.

Food and Drink: Most coffee shops and restaurants are open from 06:00 to 22:00.

Recommended Arrival Times

International Flights: 3 hours 

Domestic Flights: 2 hours

Inter-island Flights: 1.5 hours

Airport Codes

Ponta Delgada Airport code: PDL

IACO code: LPPD

Contact Information

General information: +351 296 205 400

Airport email: [email protected] 

Lost property: [email protected] 

Ponta Delgada Airport Map – available upon request from the information desk

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ponta Delgada Airport?

Ponta Delgada–João Paulo II Airport is located on the island of São Miguel in the Azores. The address is Aeroporto de Ponta Delgada, 9500-749 São Miguel.

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Olivia De Santos

Olivia De Santos is a seasoned travel writer and adventurer with bylines in Lonely Planet and A Way Abroad. With over ten years of professional writing experience and a degree in Linguistics, she blends cultural insight and personal storytelling to help travelers see the world in a new light.