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

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S4 Azores
32N
7:55 AM
-01 T1
1:27 PM
CET
3h 32m
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S4 Azores
32N
2:20 PM
CET T2
4:06 PM
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Ponta Delgada to Barcelona
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,494 mi 3h 32m nonstop +2h ahead 10 1-stop hubs

PDL–BCN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Azores Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,494 miles in approximately 3h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDL–BCN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
S4 Azores Airlines 3 32N 3h32 – – –
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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDL to BCN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
BOS ~15h 41m OPO ~15h 45m LIS ~16h 55m FLL ~17h 37m MIA ~18h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
559
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Ponta Delgada, it's 8:00 PM in Barcelona.
Distance & Flight Time
1,494 mi / 2,405 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 32m.
Visa & Entry

Portugal and Spain are both EU and Schengen members. Portuguese citizens enter freely with a national ID card or passport. No visa, registration, or time limit applies.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting from BCN

Aerobus coaches depart T1 and T2 every 5 minutes to Plaça de Catalunya (35 min, €6.75). Running from 5:00am to 1:00am, they serve the widest range of city-centre destinations. RENFE R2 Nord commuter trains serve T2 only (T1 requires a free inter-terminal bus); trains to Sants take 19 minutes (€4.60).Taxis use a fixed rate: €39 to the city centre (all zones, flat rate). Ride-shares vary. Car rental desks are in T1 arrivals. T1 and T2 are separate buildings; confirm your terminal before booking transport.

Barcelona Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–32°C) with low humidity and rare disruptions. July and August are peak travel season with reliable flying weather. Winters are mild (8–15°C) with occasional rain, rarely cold enough for frost or snow.

Spring and fall bring the highest rainfall risk. October can see heavy downpours. Sea fog in early morning occasionally reduces visibility at the airport but clears quickly.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PDL–BCN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ponta Delgada to Barcelona route.
Route details
Distance1,494 mi / 2,405 km
Flight time3h 32m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: PDL
Full nameJoão Paulo II Airport
IATA / ICAOPDL / LPPD
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation259 ft / 79 m
Destination: BCN
Full nameJosep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport
IATA / ICAOBCN / LEBL
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr55.0M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDL to BCN flights.
Nonstop flights from João Paulo II Airport to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport take approximately 3h 32m. The route covers 1,494 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Azores Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from PDL to BCN. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOS, OPO, LIS, FLL, MIA, CDG, BOG, LHR, JFK and YUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Barcelona is 2 hours ahead of Ponta Delgada.
Yes, return flights from BCN to PDL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PDL to BCN

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

PDL to BCN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDL to BCN ranges from 3 hours 32 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

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via BOS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.