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Flights from Ponta Delgada to Dresden

There are no direct flights from Ponta Delgada to Dresden. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Dusseldorf, about 7h 03m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 48m
PDLDRSFRA

Ponta Delgada to Dresden at a glance

Fastest journey6h 48mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Dusseldorf

Best ways to fly from Ponta Delgada to Dresden

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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PDL Frankfurt (FRA) DRS
Leg 1: Azores Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Sat14:00 PDL20:22 FRA1h 53m connection22:15 FRA23:03 DRSLufthansa
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 03m
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PDL Dusseldorf (DUS) DRS
Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: Eurowings
One airline, one ticket ~6h 48m
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PDL Zurich (ZRH) DRS
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: SWISS
Self-transfer likely ~7h 55m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,412 km2,119 miles
Journey time
6h 48mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hDresden vs Ponta Delgada
Currency in Dresden
EUR
Airports
PDL → DRS

Flights from Ponta Delgada to Dresden: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ponta Delgada to Dresden?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Dusseldorf and Zurich. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Ponta Delgada to Dresden?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,412 km.
Where do you change planes between Ponta Delgada and Dresden?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Dusseldorf (DUS) and Zurich (ZRH). Azores Airlines flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ponta Delgada and Dresden?
Ponta Delgada: João Paulo II Airport (PDL). Dresden: Dresden Airport (DRS).
What is the time difference between Ponta Delgada and Dresden?
Dresden is 2 hours ahead of Ponta Delgada.

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