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Museu Carlos Machado
Major regional museum in a former convent, covering Azorean art, history, and sacred collections. Essential for understanding island culture.
Flights from Madrid to Ponta Delgada depart on average 27 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €109 if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 22:25. The fastest flight covers the 1189 miles (1914 km) distance in 5h 10m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1189 miles (1914 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €109 |
Flights per day 27 |
Fastest flight 5h 10m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 10:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 91 days |
Cheapest price
€199
Average price
€509
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 16 m
Flights per day
53
Distance
1914 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Ponta Delgada is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Ponta Delgada will cost around €509 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €199.
Of the 53 flights that leave Madrid for Ponta Delgada onWed, Aug 12, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 12 the direct flights cover the 1914 km distance in an average of 6 h 16 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Wed, Aug 12 the longest flights will take 7 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
TP1019 · TP1865
TP1021 · TP1859
TP1017 · TP1865
TP1019 · TP1859
TP1011 · TP1865
IB553
TP1019 · TP1865
TP1013 · TP1863
TP1023 · TP1861
TP1017 · TP1865The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Ponta Delgada flights for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH1121+ LH6994 · LH6996 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h50 | 11:45 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1121 · LH1168+ LH6982 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h45 | 6:40 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1121+ LH6994 · LH6982 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h45 | 6:40 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1121 · LH1166+ LH6982 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h45 | 6:40 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1121 · LH1166+ LH6996 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h50 | 11:45 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1121 · LH1168+ LH6996 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 19h50 | 11:45 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1401 · AF1528+ AF9567 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 17h00 | 9:00 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1401 · AF1624+ AF9610 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h55 | 8:55 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1401 · AF1024+ AF9610 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h55 | 8:55 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1401 · AF1024+ AF9612 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h40 | 3:40 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1401 · AF1194+ AF9610 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h55 | 8:55 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH4165+ LH1778+ LH6982 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h40 | 6:40 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH4165+ LH6984 · LH6996 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h45 | 11:45 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH4165+ LH6984 · LH6982 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h40 | 6:40 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH4165+ LH1778+ LH6996 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h45 | 11:45 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH4165+ LH5764+ LH4522 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h05 | 11:05 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
TP1023 · TP1865 | 7:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 18h05 | 11:45 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1023 · TP1863 | 7:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h00 | 6:40 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1023 · TP1861 | 7:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h35 | 1:15 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB553 | 8:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 3h25 | 9:45 AM Ponta Delgada Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TP1011 · TP1863 | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h35 | 6:40 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1011 · TP1865 | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h40 | 11:45 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1801+ LH4522+ LH5766 | 11:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h15 | 11:05 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1301 · AF1194+ AF9610 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h35 | 8:55 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1113 · LH1198+ LH4522 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h00 | 11:05 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
TP1013 · TP1865 | 1:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h05 | 11:45 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1013 · TP1863 | 1:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h00 | 6:40 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1601 · AF1124+ AF9614 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h45 | 2:25 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1601 · AF1024+ AF9614 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h45 | 2:25 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1601 · AF1516+ AF9257 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h20 | 2:00 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1601 · AF1428+ AF9257 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h20 | 2:00 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1601 · AF1124+ AF9612 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 25h00 | 3:40 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1601 · AF1224+ AF9612 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 25h00 | 3:40 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1601 · AF1224+ AF9614 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h45 | 2:25 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1601 · AF1024+ AF9612 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 25h00 | 3:40 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1115 · LH1166+ LH6982 | 4:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 27h55 | 6:50 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1115+ LH6994 · LH6982 | 4:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 27h55 | 6:50 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1115 · LH1168+ LH6982 | 4:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 27h55 | 6:50 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1115 · LH1172+ LH6982 | 4:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 27h55 | 6:50 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1516+ AF1801+ AF9257 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h15 | 2:00 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1024+ AF1801+ AF9614 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h40 | 2:25 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1224+ AF1801+ AF9612 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h55 | 3:40 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1024+ AF1801+ AF9612 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 23h55 | 3:40 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1428+ AF9257+ AF1801 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h15 | 2:00 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1224+ AF1801+ AF9614 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h40 | 2:25 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
TP1017 · TP1865 | 6:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h45 | 11:45 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1805 · LH1778+ LH6982 | 6:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 26h25 | 6:50 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1805+ LH6984 · LH6982 | 6:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 26h25 | 6:50 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1805+ LH6998 · LH6982 | 6:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 26h25 | 6:50 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 2 transfers | |
TP1019 · TP1865 | 8:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h35 | 11:45 PM Ponta Delgada Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP1019 · TP1859 | 8:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h35 | 9:45 AM Ponta Delgada Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Major regional museum in a former convent, covering Azorean art, history, and sacred collections. Essential for understanding island culture.
Contemporary art center in a former Santo André hospital, showing strong Portuguese and international exhibitions in a refined historic setting.
Museum inside São Brás fort with military artifacts, uniforms, and fortification history tied to the strategic role of the Azores.
Main civic square framed by historic buildings, church façades, and the city gates. It is the classic starting point for exploring downtown.
Lively waterfront promenade by the marina, ideal for sea views, evening walks, and access to several key landmarks and boat departures.
Atmospheric old-town area around churches, mansions, and narrow lanes, ideal for discovering basalt architecture and local urban character.
A rich stew of local meats and vegetables slow-cooked by volcanic heat in Furnas. It is one of São Miguel’s most iconic traditional meals.
Small limpets grilled with garlic and butter, served sizzling. A classic Azorean starter that highlights the islands’ close connection to the sea.
Fresh local cheese from São Miguel, often creamy and mild to tangy. It is a staple Azorean product commonly served as a starter or snack.
Stylish restaurant focused on seasonal island produce and contemporary Portuguese cooking, with a more upscale and intimate atmosphere.
Well-regarded seafood restaurant by the marina, popular for fresh fish, shellfish, and classic island flavors in a relaxed setting.
Refined restaurant known for modern Azorean cuisine, local seafood, and elegant tasting menus in a polished fine dining setting.
Moderate for Portugal: hotels can rise in peak season, but meals, coffee, and local buses stay fairly reasonable for tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis usually get small rounding up. Cafes often just round up or leave coins.
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Ponta Delgada Airport -> Portas da Cidade, Ponta Delgada
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Ponta Delgada by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ponta Delgada, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Ponta Delgada flights use the Madrid Barajas Airport to Ponta Delgada Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Ponta Delgada airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Madrid Barajas Airport is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Barajas Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Ponta Delgada Airport is 2 km from Ponta Delgada city centre. Public transport options include:
Ponta Delgada Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ponta Delgada Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ponta Delgada Airport.
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