Ponta Delgada to Faro (PDL–FAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Ponta Delgada to Faro
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 973 mi 2h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 11 1-stop hubs

PDL–FAO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Azores Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 973 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDL–FAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
S4 Azores Airlines Also: TP 0 – – – – TP
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – TP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: S4 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 FAO direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDL to FAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
684
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
+1h
Faro is 1 hour ahead of Ponta Delgada.
PDL: +00 · FAO: WEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ponta Delgada, it's 7:00 PM in Faro.
Distance & Flight Time
973 mi / 1,566 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m.
Facts

PDL–FAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ponta Delgada to Faro route.
Route details
Distance973 mi / 1,566 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: PDL
Full nameJoão Paulo II Airport
IATA / ICAOPDL / LPPD
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation259 ft / 79 m
Destination: FAO
Full nameFaro - Gago Coutinho International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAO / LPFR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr9.8M
Elevation24 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDL to FAO flights.
Nonstop flights from João Paulo II Airport to Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport take approximately 2h 25m. The route covers 973 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Azores Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from PDL to FAO. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LPA, BDA, OPO, YYZ, AMS, LIS, ZRH, EWR, BCN, LHR and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Faro is 1 hour ahead of Ponta Delgada.
Yes, return flights from FAO 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 FAO

João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) are connected by nonstop service from Azores Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PDL to FAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDL to FAO ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 973 miles (1,566 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via LPA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.