Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)

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Country Portugal | Continent Europe | IATA: PDL | ICAO: LPPD | Elevation 259 ft · 79 m | Local time —

Destinations
20
Flights / day
24
Busiest route
Lisbon
Top airline
Azores Airlines

Ponta Delgada João Paulo II Airport averages 24 flights per day to 20 destinations, with 10 domestic routes and seven international routes. A total of five airlines operate at PDL, led by Azores Airlines. This airport provides direct service to six countries across three continents, with United States of America representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Ponta Delgada João Paulo II connects to Toronto, with a typical flight time of 6 hr 45 mins. Updated: February 16, 2026

Route Network

Ponta Delgada João Paulo II Airport connects 17 destinations worldwide, with Lisbon standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Toronto, and the shortest flight is to Lajes.

Lisbon (LIS) – Portugal
4 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
900 mi · 1,449 km
7
per day
Lajes (TER) – Portugal
1 airline
1 hr 20 mins
103 mi · 166 km
3
per day
Porto (OPO) – Portugal
2 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
937 mi · 1,509 km
3
per day
Vila do Porto (SMA) – Portugal
2 airlines
—
PDL → SMA
2
per day
Horta (HOR) – Portugal
1 airline
1 hr 35 mins
173 mi · 278 km
2
per day
Boston (BOS) – United States of America
1 airline
6 hr 0 mins
2,389 mi · 3,844 km
1
per day
Funchal (FNC) – Portugal
1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
612 mi · 985 km
6
per week
Pico Island (PIX) – Portugal
1 airline
1 hr 35 mins
159 mi · 256 km
5
per week
Toronto (YYZ) – Canada
1 airline
6 hr 45 mins
2,804 mi · 4,513 km
5
per week
Praia (RAI) – Cabo Verde
1 airline
4 hr 15 mins
1,582 mi · 2,546 km
4
per week
Faro (FAO) – Portugal
1 airline
2 hr 50 mins
973 mi · 1,567 km
3
per week
Santa Cruz das Flores (FLW) – Portugal
1 airline
—
PDL → FLW
3
per week
Montreal (YUL) – Canada
1 airline
6 hr 10 mins
2,500 mi · 4,024 km
2
per week
New York (JFK) – United States of America
1 airline
6 hr 20 mins
2,550 mi · 4,105 km
2
per week
Barcelona (BCN) – Spain
1 airline
3 hr 50 mins
1,494 mi · 2,405 km
1
per week
Paris (CDG) – France
1 airline
4 hr 5 mins
1,605 mi · 2,583 km
1
per week
Velas (SJZ) – Portugal
1 airline
—
PDL → SJZ
1
per week

Route and destination data updated February 16, 2026.

Ponta Delgada João Paulo II Airport is served by five airlines, with Azores Airlines in the lead at 48% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 88% of routes. one carrier operates only one route each. A total of one airline operate international routes, compared with five airlines serving domestic routes. Azores Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Toronto with a flight time of 6 hrs 45 mins.

Azores Airlines (12 routes)
SATA Air Acores (8 routes)
Ryanair (2 routes)
TAP Air Portugal (2 routes)
Swiftair (1 routes)

Ponta Delgada João Paulo II Airport provides direct service to six countries across three continents. The route network is 59% domestic and 41% international. United States of America is the primary international destination.

Portugal - 19/day
United States of America - 1/day
Canada - 1/day
Cabo Verde - 1/day
Spain - 0/day
France - 0/day

Global Rankings

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
8,245 ft 2,513 m 148 ft 45 m Asphalt
8,245 ft 2,513 m 148 ft 45 m Asphalt

Runway Length

75 aircraft cannot operate at Ponta Delgada João Paulo II Airport due to runway length constraints. The airport’s longest runway is 8,245 ft (2,513 m), which is below the typical takeoff or landing distance required by the aircraft listed here.

Aircraft Takeoff Landing
Vickers VC10 8,281 ft 2,524 m 6,381 ft 1,945 m
Boeing 737 Convertible 8,284 ft 2,525 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Boeing 737-400 8,333 ft 2,540 m 5,052 ft 1,540 m
Lockheed EC-130H Compass Call 4,701 ft 1,433 m 8,366 ft 2,550 m
Lockheed Martin C5 Galaxy 8,399 ft 2,560 m 3,599 ft 1,097 m
Boeing 737 MAX 9 8,530 ft 2,600 m 5,577 ft 1,700 m
Boeing 757-300 8,530 ft 2,600 m 5,085 ft 1,550 m
Airbus A350-1000 8,530 ft 2,600 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Boeing 737-500 8,694 ft 2,650 m 4,593 ft 1,400 m
Convair 880 8,760 ft 2,670 m 6,234 ft 1,900 m
Ilyushin Il-96 400 8,858 ft 2,700 m 5,413 ft 1,650 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Air Tanker 8,858 ft 2,700 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Airbus A380 Private Jet 9,019 ft 2,749 m 5,000 ft 1,524 m
Airbus A380-800 9,019 ft 2,749 m 5,000 ft 1,524 m
Airbus A340-300 9,072 ft 2,765 m 6,004 ft 1,830 m
Airbus A330-200 9,088 ft 2,770 m 5,676 ft 1,730 m
Airbus A330 Corporate Jet 9,088 ft 2,770 m 5,676 ft 1,730 m
Airbus A330-200F 9,088 ft 2,770 m 5,676 ft 1,730 m
Airbus A330-300 9,088 ft 2,770 m 5,676 ft 1,730 m
Boeing BBJ 787-800 9,186 ft 2,800 m 4,987 ft 1,520 m
Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner 9,186 ft 2,800 m 4,987 ft 1,520 m
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner 9,186 ft 2,800 m 4,987 ft 1,520 m
Boeing 747-400 LCF Dreamlifter 9,199 ft 2,804 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Boeing 747-400 9,236 ft 2,815 m 6,250 ft 1,905 m
Boeing 747SP 9,252 ft 2,820 m 5,249 ft 1,600 m
Boeing 777 Freighter 9,285 ft 2,830 m 5,577 ft 1,700 m
Airbus A300B1 9,350 ft 2,850 m 5,364 ft 1,635 m
Airbus A300B2 9,350 ft 2,850 m 5,364 ft 1,635 m
Boeing 767-400 9,501 ft 2,896 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Airbus A340-200 9,514 ft 2,900 m 6,201 ft 1,890 m
Airbus A380-900 9,678 ft 2,950 m 6,594 ft 2,010 m
Boeing 777-200LR 9,744 ft 2,970 m 5,610 ft 1,710 m
Antonov An-124 Ruslan 9,843 ft 3,000 m 2,953 ft 900 m
Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Stars 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Boeing 777-300ER 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Tupolev Tu-144 9,843 ft 3,000 m 8,530 ft 2,600 m
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress 9,843 ft 3,000 m 9,843 ft 3,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30ER 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-52 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-40 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Douglas DC-8-51 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-62 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-63 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Douglas DC-8-53 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Douglas DC-8-61 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Airbus A330-900neo 9,843 ft 3,000 m 5,577 ft 1,700 m
Airbus A350-900F 9,843 ft 3,000 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Airbus A380 Cargo 9,875 ft 3,010 m 6,594 ft 2,010 m
Boeing YAL-1 9,902 ft 3,018 m 7,546 ft 2,300 m
Aero Spacelines Super Guppy 10,000 ft 3,048 m 6,998 ft 2,133 m
Douglas DC-8 10,000 ft 3,048 m 6,499 ft 1,981 m
Boeing 707 10,000 ft 3,048 m 6,201 ft 1,890 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 10,007 ft 3,050 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 10,007 ft 3,050 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft 3,126 m 8,999 ft 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft 3,139 m 6,949 ft 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft 3,140 m 6,562 ft 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,397 ft 3,169 m 5,699 ft 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft 3,190 m 7,999 ft 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft 3,190 m 8,793 ft 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft 3,200 m 6,299 ft 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft 3,200 m 6,234 ft 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft 3,230 m 5,906 ft 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft 3,246 m 6,168 ft 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft 3,292 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft 3,292 m 7,001 ft 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft 3,300 m 6,919 ft 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft 3,300 m 6,890 ft 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft 3,320 m 7,136 ft 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft 3,429 m 7,218 ft 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft 3,500 m 10,827 ft 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft 3,505 m 5,909 ft 1,801 m

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