Ponta Delgada to Frankfurt am Main (PDL–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PDL–FRA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Azores Airlines and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 1,883 miles in approximately 4h 30m. 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 | 4h20 | – | – | TP |
| LH Lufthansa | 2 | 32Q | 4h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PDL: +00 · FRA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ponta Delgada, it's 8:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
Portugal and Germany are both EU and Schengen members. Portuguese citizens enter freely with a national ID card or passport. No visa, registration, or time limit applies.
S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.
Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.
Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.
PDL–FRA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PDL to FRA
João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Azores Airlines and Lufthansa. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
PDL to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PDL to FRA is about 4 hours 30 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, Lisbon Humberto Delgado and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.