João Paulo II Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-08The airport lies on the island of São Miguel, on the western edge of Ponta Delgada. It opened on 24 August 1969 and is the busiest airport in the Azores. It is also the main base for the SATA Group, whose Azores Airlines and SATA Air Açores fly from here.
Services at João Paulo II Airport
4 of 6 available- 1optionParkingANA Aeroportos de PortugalView parking guide
- 4optionsCar RentalsEnterprise Rent-A-Car, Wayzor, Avis and 1 moreView car rentals guide
- 3optionsHotelsHotel Talisman, Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico, Hotel Marina AtlânticoView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- 2optionsShuttlesANC Aerobus, Living ToursView shuttles guide
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers3.3M3,300,000 in 2024
- Services10listed across 4 of 6 types
- Movements37K37,195 flights a year
- Local timeAzores time
- IATAPDLICAO LPPD
- Opened1969
- Runways1
- Terminals1mixed
Terminals
1 terminal- TEMixedTerminalAzores Airlines, SATA Air Açores, Ryanair, TAP Air Portugal
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- Ponta DelgadaEast of the airport2 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for João Paulo II Airport?
João Paulo II Airport uses the following codes: IATA: PDL, ICAO: LPPD. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is João Paulo II Airport located?
João Paulo II Airport is located in Ponta Delgada, Autonomous Region of Azores, Portugal. The airport coordinates are 37.7412°, -25.6979°.
What services are available at João Paulo II Airport?
João Paulo II Airport offers: 1 parking options, 4 car rental companies, 3 nearby hotels, 2 shuttle services. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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