Ponta Delgada to Madrid (PDL–MAD) — 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.
PDL–MAD had nonstop service from Iberia, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,198 miles in 3h.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: VY | 1 | – | – | – | Oneworld | VY |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Ponta Delgada
| Metric | PDL→MAD | TER→MAD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PDL | – | 103 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 2 |
| Weekly flights | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h | 11h 32m |
Travel Essentials
PDL: +00 · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ponta Delgada, it's 8:00 PM in Madrid.
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.
Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.
Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.
Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.
Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.
PDL–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PDL to MAD
João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) had nonstop service from Iberia, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
PDL to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PDL to MAD is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,198 miles (1,928 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Francisco de Sá Carneiro, Lisbon Humberto Delgado and Cristiano Ronaldo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Praia da Vitória (TER).