Flights Ponta Delgada → Lisbon
PDL → LIS
Route overview
The flight route operates between Ponta Delgada and Lisbon, using Airbus A320 and Airbus A319 aircraft. The airport in Ponta Delgada, which opened in 1969, serves as the origin for this connection to one of Europe's busiest airports, Lisbon, which handles over thirty-one million passengers annually.
The Ponta Delgada (PDL) → Lisbon (LIS) route is operated by TAP Portugal. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Ponta Delgada the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes.
Heading to Lisbon: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Ponta Delgada (PDL) to Lisbon (LIS) heads east for about 1,449 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 14m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Ponta Delgada the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Lisbon it is 1.1 min (atfm).
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-LIS
Airports
Frequently asked questions about PDL-LIS
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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-Lisbon route is about 1,449 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.
