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Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Airport Information
(Ponta Delgada, Portugal)
The busiest airport in the Azores Portugal, Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) serves the archipelago's largest island and is situated near the city of Ponta Delgada. The downtown area of Ponta, which is the island's largest city, is less than 3 km / 2 miles east of the airport, while Arrifes, Faja de Baixo, Nordela and Relva are all nearby.
In 2005, the Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport served just over 870,000 passengers and this has increased today to around one million. Its single terminal handles domestic, international and intercontinental flights, with regular flights linking the city to the rest of the Azores, as well as main airports in Funchal, Lisbon, Oporto, Frankfurt and cities in the USA and Canada. The Ponta Delgada Airport has become particularly famous for its art installations and murals, which depict jungle scenes, volcanoes, flowers and also aviation history.
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Travel between Ponta Delgada and Joao Paulo II Airport is simple, with both private and public transportation on offer and signposts clearly marking the main road. Taxis are available around the clock and connect many popular destinations throughout the island of San Miguel, including nearby Alagoa, Capelas, Candelaria, Feteiras, Remédios, Ribeira Grande and San Antonio. Also popular is the airport bus, which travels to the Avenida Marginal de Ponta Delgada every hour.
Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) Information: History and Facilities
Named after Pope John Paul II, Ponta Delgada's Joao Paulo II Airport was sited on the southern coastline of Sao Miguel, to allow easy access for aircraft of all sizes. In the early 1990s, increased passenger levels meant that it was necessary to construct a new terminal building, and this opened soon after in 1995.
Terminal facilities are in good supply and include an outlet of the Banco Totta e Açores bank, moneychanger, ATM and various travel agencies. Retail and duty-free outlets are available and include LFP Travelshopping, the FM bookstore, the Azorean Gift Shop, and the Portuguese souvenir shop of Turismo e Artesanato By Cores.
Although Joao Paulo II Airport does not have any restaurants as such, delicatessens and snack bars offer plenty of eating options, such as the Aerocafé, the Restaurante Hidro Aviao and the Soterlac delicatessen. Conference facilities can be reserved, while a spacious VIP lounge is also available onsite.
Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) Information: About Ponta Delgada Tourism
The heart of tourism in the Azores, Ponta Delgada is a notable city sited on Portugal's Sao Miguel Island. Ponta Delgada boasts an enormous marina and an abundance of nightlife based around its historic streets, as well as a multitude of public squares. The city hosts three major soccer teams and summer nights attract throngs of people along the seafront at Infante Dom Henrique Avenue.
Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) lies on the western side of Ponta Delgada and is close to a series of beautiful beaches and coastal attractions. Nearby resorts include Capelas, Faja de Baixo, Feteriras, Relva, Rosta do Cao and Vila Franca.
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