Frankfurt am Main to Ponta Delgada (FRA–PDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
FRA–PDL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Azores Airlines and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 1,883 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S4 Azores Airlines Also: TP | 3 | 32N | 4h35 | – | – | TP |
| LH Lufthansa | 2 | 32Q | 5h05 | – | – | – |
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 Azores Airlines and Lufthansa. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
FRA to PDL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FRA to PDL is about 4 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,883 miles (3,031 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, Francisco de Sá Carneiro and Lisbon Humberto Delgado. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.