Frankfurt am Main to Ponta Delgada (FRA–PDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LH1548
LH Lufthansa
32Q
9:35 AM
CEST T1
12:40 PM
+00
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
S4561+1
S4 Azores
32N
2:35 PM
CEST T2
5:10 PM
+00
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP6516cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
2:35 PM
CEST T2
5:10 PM
+00
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
S4560+1
S4 Azores
32N
7:15 AM
+00
1:35 PM
CEST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP6515cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
7:15 AM
+00 T1
1:35 PM
CEST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH1549
LH Lufthansa
32Q
1:30 PM
+00 T1
8:10 PM
CEST
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Frankfurt am Main to Ponta Delgada
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,883 mi 4h 35m nonstop -2h behind 16 1-stop hubs

FRA–PDL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa and Azores Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,883 miles in approximately 4h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FRA–PDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa 2 32Q 5h05
S4 Azores Airlines Also: TP 2 32N 4h35 TP
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – S4, TP
32Q Airbus A321neo – LH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LH + S4 (4 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, FRA to PDL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FRA to PDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,511
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 Frankfurt am Main.
FRA: CEST · PDL: +00

When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 4:00 PM in Ponta Delgada.
Distance & Flight Time
1,883 mi / 3,031 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 35m to 5h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Germany and Portugal are both Schengen and EU member states. German citizens enter Portugal with a national ID card or passport. No visa required, no time limit. You can live and work freely under EU rules.

For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local Camara Municipal or Servico de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF) office. The registration certificate costs around EUR 15. You will need your ID, proof of address, and proof of income or employment.

Getting to FRA

S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.

FRA–PDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Frankfurt am Main to Ponta Delgada route.
Route details
Distance1,883 mi / 3,031 km
Flight time4h 35m to 5h 5m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m
Destination: PDL
IATA / ICAOPDL / LPPD
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation259 ft / 79 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FRA to PDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Frankfurt Main Airport to João Paulo II Airport take approximately 4h 35m to 5h 5m. The route covers 1,883 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Lufthansa and Azores Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from FRA to PDL. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CDG, FAO, AMS, PRG, BCN, OPO, BOS, FNC, LIS, JFK, LHR, YYZ, EWR, YUL, LPA and ZRH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ponta Delgada is 2 hours behind Frankfurt am Main.
Yes, return flights from PDL to FRA 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 FRA to PDL

Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL) are connected by nonstop service from Lufthansa and Azores Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FRA to PDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FRA to PDL ranges from 4 hours 35 minutes to 5 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,883 miles (3,031 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via CDG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.