Flights Funchal → Ponta Delgada
FNC → PDL
How long is the flight from Funchal to Ponta Delgada?
The flight from Funchal (FNC) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) takes about 1h 39m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates between Funchal and Ponta Delgada, utilizing the De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q aircraft. The destination airport in Ponta Delgada, which opened in 1969, serves over 1.8 million passengers annually.
The Funchal (FNC) → Ponta Delgada (PDL) route is operated by TAP Portugal. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Ponta Delgada the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Funchal the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes.
Heading to Ponta Delgada: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Funchal (FNC) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) heads north-west for about 985 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 39m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Funchal the average ATFM delay is 1.1 min (atfm); arriving into Ponta Delgada it is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 73% | 17 min | 0.9% |
Airlines operating FNC-PDL
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FNC-PDL
The flight from Funchal (FNC) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) takes about 1h 39m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: TAP Portugal.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Ponta Delgada, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Funchal-Ponta Delgada route is about 985 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
