London, Essex to Ponta Delgada (STN–PDL) — 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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.
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.
STN–PDL had nonstop service from Icelandair, last on the schedule in August 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 1,589 miles in 3h 50m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FI Icelandair | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ponta Delgada from London, Essex
| Metric | STN→PDL | LHR→PDL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from STN | – | 41 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 2 |
| Flight time | 3h 50m | 4h 17m |
Travel Essentials
STN: BST · PDL: +00
When it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex, it's 5:00 PM in Ponta Delgada.
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STN–PDL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from STN to PDL
London Stansted Airport (STN) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL) had nonstop service from Icelandair, last on the schedule in August 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.
STN to PDL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from STN to PDL is about 3 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,589 miles (2,557 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lisbon Humberto Delgado, London Heathrow and Francisco de Sá Carneiro. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR).