Frankfurt am Main to Ponta Delgada (FRA–PDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH Lufthansa | 2 | 32Q | 5h05 | – | – | – |
| S4 Azores Airlines Also: TP | 2 | 32N | 4h35 | – | – | TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
FRA: CEST · PDL: +00
When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 4:00 PM in Ponta Delgada.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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.