Barcelona to Ponta Delgada (BCN–PDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
S4507
S4 Azores
32N
2:20 PM
CET T2
4:06 PM
-01
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
S4506
S4 Azores
32N
7:55 AM
-01 T1
1:27 PM
CET
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Barcelona to Ponta Delgada
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,494 mi 3h 46m nonstop -2h behind 7 1-stop hubs

BCN–PDL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Azores Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,494 miles in approximately 3h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BCN–PDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
S4 Azores Airlines 3 32N 3h46
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – S4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: S4 (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BCN to PDL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BCN to PDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
544
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Ponta Delgada is 2 hours behind Barcelona.
BCN: CET · PDL: -01

When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 4:00 PM in Ponta Delgada.
Distance & Flight Time
1,494 mi / 2,405 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 46m.
Visa & Entry

Spanish passport holders enter Portugal freely as EU and Schengen citizens. There is no border control on flights or land crossings between Spain and Portugal. A Spanish national ID card or passport is sufficient. No visa or advance paperwork is needed for any length of stay.

If you stay longer than 3 months, register at the local Camara Municipal (town hall) for a Certificado de Registo de Cidadao da UE. The registration costs EUR 15 and requires proof of employment, self-employment, or sufficient funds, plus health insurance. The certificate is issued on the spot. You will also need a NIF (tax number) from the Financas office for renting property, opening a bank account, or signing any contract in Portugal.

Getting to BCN

Aerobus express coaches run every 5 minutes from Plaça de Catalunya to both T1 and T2 (35 min, €6.75 one-way / €11.60 return). Departures from 5:00am to 1:00am.

RENFE R2 Nord train connects Passeig de Gràcia and Sants station to the airport (20 min from Sants, €4.60). Taxis from the city centre are metered and typically cost €25–35. Ride-shares (Uber, Cabify) are available and cost similarly.

BCN–PDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Barcelona to Ponta Delgada route.
Route details
Distance1,494 mi / 2,405 km
Flight time3h 46m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: BCN
IATA / ICAOBCN / LEBL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr55.0M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m
Destination: PDL
IATA / ICAOPDL / LPPD
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation259 ft / 79 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BCN to PDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport to João Paulo II Airport take approximately 3h 46m. The route covers 1,494 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Azores Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from BCN to PDL. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOS, LIS, OPO, YUL, LHR, CDG and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ponta Delgada is 2 hours behind Barcelona.
Yes, return flights from PDL to BCN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BCN to PDL

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL) are connected by nonstop service from Azores Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BCN to PDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BCN to PDL ranges from 3 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,494 miles (2,405 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via BOS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.