Ponta Delgada to London, Essex (PDL–STN) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LIS Lisbon 5h 58m ACADAY → FRRK Lisbon (LIS) to London, Essex flights
FAO Faro 6h 40m S4TP → FRLS Faro (FAO) to London, Essex flights
BCN Barcelona 6h 45m S4TP → FRRK Barcelona (BCN) to London, Essex flights
LHR London 7h 21m BA → EY London (LHR) to London, Essex flights
OPO Porto 8h 33m S4TP → FR Porto (OPO) to London, Essex flights
FNC Funchal 10h 38m S4TP → FRLS Funchal (FNC) to London, Essex flights
LPA Gran Canaria Island 11h 13m NTS4 → FRLS Gran Canaria Island (LPA) to London, Essex flights
AMS Amsterdam 13h 24m HV → U2 Amsterdam (AMS) to London, Essex flights
PRG Prague 21h 35m QS → FR Prague (PRG) to London, Essex flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) ~6h 49m S4TP → U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London, Essex flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Ponta Delgada to London, Essex
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between PDL and STN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PDL to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
LIS ~5h 58m FAO ~6h 40m BCN ~6h 45m CDG ~6h 49m LHR ~7h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,117
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
London, Essex is 1 hour ahead of Ponta Delgada.
PDL: +00 · STN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ponta Delgada, it's 7:00 PM in London, Essex.
Visa & Entry

Portuguese passport holders enter the UK without a visa for stays up to 6 months. Since April 2025, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) must be obtained before travel. The ETA costs GBP 16, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and allows multiple visits. Apply online or through the UK ETA app.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

PDL–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ponta Delgada to London, Essex route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PDL
Full nameJoão Paulo II Airport
IATA / ICAOPDL / LPPD
TimezoneAtlantic/Azores
Elevation259 ft / 79 m
Destination: STN
Full nameLondon Stansted Airport
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDL to STN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Faro - Gago Coutinho and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to STN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
London, Essex is 1 hour ahead of Ponta Delgada.
Yes, return flights from STN to PDL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Faro - Gago Coutinho and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.