Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Ponta Delgada is two hours behind Munich and is in the UTC-1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MUC 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.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MUC and PDL:
Lisbon Portela Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Madeira Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
R 3,200 is currently the best price for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Return flights start from R 5,093. These fares may change based on demand.
To find cheap tickets from MUC to PDL, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MUC to PDL.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Of all flights leaving Franz Josef Strauss Airport, 71.34% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Munich to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to MUC:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Consider booking a hotel close to PDL if you're on a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car and explore Ponta Delgada and beyond with your own wheels. Way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS and addCar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Joao Paulo II Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
From Joao Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The quietest month for a flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Ponta Delgada based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Franz Josef Strauss 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 (68ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MUC to PDL in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Lagoa is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be explored after you've seen Ponta Delgada. Around 10 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
Angra do Heroísmo is another essential stop in Portugal and is around 177 kilometres north-west of Ponta Delgada. No trip is complete without seeing Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu.