Tickets for the aerobus service can be bought inside the airport, and buses depart every 20 minutes. What makes this service so popular is that at a current price of five euros, it is approximately half the cost of a taxi into town, and the aerobus will stop at many major hotels in the city itself, making it convenient for anyone staying in the Ponta Delgada itself.

Additionally, private shuttles operate from the airport to different cities on the Azores. For those who prefer to go directly from the airport to another city, these shuttle buses are ideal. They are clearly labeled at the airport, with the name of the destination city, so you can easily find the best shuttle for your vacation, even if you don’t speak Portuguese.

Ponta Delgada, Gateway To The Azores
Ponta Delgada International Airport, known as the Joao Paulo II Airport, in honor of Pope John Paul II, who visited the city during his papacy, is the primary airport serving the Azores Islands. The international airport code for the Joao Paulo II Airport is PDL, reflecting its location on Ponta Delgada, on of the principal cities of the Azores.

The Azores are comprised of nine volcanic islands, making up an archipelago. As an autonomous region within the Portuguese Republic, the primary language is Portuguese, although the Azores has its own unique cultural identity. The wide variety of cultural activities makes it popular for educated travelers.

The Azores are popular tourist destinations. These Macaronesian islands are temperate and verdant, and are popular with vacationers from Portugal and the rest of Europe, as well as from other regions of the world. One of the most popular and easy ways to access the beauty and charm of the Azores is via the Ponta Delgada International Airport.

Hotels near PDL
As the Azores and Ponta Delgada itself are both major tourist destinations, the variety of hotels available to travelers is immense. No matter what your budget or travel preferences, there is bound to be several hotels for you to choose from near the Ponta Delgada airport.

The Royal Garden Hotel is just 2.5 miles from the Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II International Airport and offers stunning accommodations for the luxury traveler at a price that is competitive with less elegant hotels. Also near the airport, but at more affordable rates, is the Hotel Canadiano.

The Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II International Airport offers service to and from mainland Portugal, Europe, and intercontinental destinations. The airport offers a variety of restaurant and shops to suit every traveler and is especially renowned for their wide art collection, featuring international artists and local muralists depicting jungle scenes and other wildlife.