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Connecting route · Portugal → Turkiye

Flights from Ponta Delgada to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Ponta Delgada to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Lisbon or Porto, about 7h 36m door to door (46 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 36m
PDLISTLIS

Ponta Delgada to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey7h 36mVia Lisbon, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lisbon or Porto

Best ways to fly from Ponta Delgada to Istanbul

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

1
PDL Lisbon (LIS) IST
Leg 1: Azores Airlines, TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Sun06:45 PDL09:51 LIS1h 09m connection11:00 LIS17:21 ISTTAP Air Portugal + Turkish Airlines
35 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 7h 36m
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2
PDL Porto (OPO) IST
Leg 1: Azores Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Tue08:30 PDL11:32 OPO5h 28m connection17:00 OPO23:10 ISTAzores Airlines + Turkish Airlines
8 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 11h 40m
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3
PDL London (LHR) IST
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Turkish Airlines
Sat16:45 PDL21:25 LHR9h 05m connection06:30 LHR11:51 ISTBritish Airways + Turkish Airlines
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 06m
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PDL Frankfurt (FRA) IST
Leg 1: Azores Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines
Sat14:00 PDL20:22 FRA10h 38m connection07:00 FRA10:34 ISTLufthansa + Turkish Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 17h 34m
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PDL Dusseldorf (DUS) IST
Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~8h 44m
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PDL Vienna (VIE) IST
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines
Same alliance ~8h 32m
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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
4,636 km2,879 miles
Journey time
7h 36mon current schedules
Time difference
+4hIstanbul vs Ponta Delgada
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
PDL → IST, SAW

Flights from Ponta Delgada to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ponta Delgada to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lisbon, Porto and London. 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 Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,636 km.
Where do you change planes between Ponta Delgada and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Lisbon (LIS), Porto (OPO), London (LHR) and Frankfurt (FRA). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Ponta Delgada and Istanbul?
Ponta Delgada: João Paulo II Airport (PDL). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Ponta Delgada and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 4 hours ahead of Ponta Delgada.

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