Madrid to Ponta Delgada (MAD–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.
MAD–PDL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Iberia leads the route. The flight covers 1,198 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: VY | 3 | 320 | 2h55-3h25 | – | Oneworld | VY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · PDL: +00
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 4:00 PM in Ponta Delgada.
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.
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
MAD–PDL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to PDL
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MAD to PDL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to PDL is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,198 miles (1,928 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Francisco de Sá Carneiro, Lisbon Humberto Delgado and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.