Traveling from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Vienna Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport is 5 hours 25 minutes.
Ponta Delgada is two hours behind Vienna and observes the UTC-1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your VIE to PDL flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Flying into Ponta Delgada (and then seeing more of Portugal!) is a snap with Austrian Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Vienna Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Austrian Airlines on this route.
Handy information about Vienna Airport (VIE)
Vienna Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from VIE land on time.
Central Vienna to Vienna Airport is around 18 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near VIE? If you're catching an early flight from Vienna Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Vienna Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PDL instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Ponta Delgada Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and discover more of Ponta Delgada and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Ponta Delgada Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Vienna Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Ponta Delgada in March.
When reserving your flight from Vienna Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Ponta Delgada, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from VIE to PDL in February. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Portugal you'll want to see. About 10 kilometers east of Ponta Delgada, a visit to Lagoa will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Church of Santa Cruz, Colecao Visitavel Matriz of thegoa and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Portugal, head for Angra do Heroísmo, roughly 177 kilometers north-west of Ponta Delgada. Monte Brasil Caldeira, Historical Institute of Terceira and Se Cathedral are the start of reasons to visit.
