Flights Ponta Delgada → Funchal
PDL → FNC
Route overview
The flight route operates between Ponta Delgada and Funchal, using the De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q aircraft. The airport in Ponta Delgada, which serves as the origin for this route, opened in 1969, while the destination city of Funchal sees over 265,836 passengers annually at its airport.
The Ponta Delgada (PDL) → Funchal (FNC) route is operated by TAP Portugal. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Funchal the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Ponta Delgada the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes.
Heading to Funchal: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Ponta Delgada (PDL) to Funchal (FNC) heads south-east for about 985 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 39m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Ponta Delgada the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Funchal 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% | 19 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating PDL-FNC
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Frequently asked questions about PDL-FNC
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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.
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The Ponta Delgada-Funchal 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.
