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2 airlines operate flights between Ponta Delgada and Frankfurt am Main Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Azores Airlines
• Lufthansa

Flights from Ponta Delgada to Frankfurt am Main Airport usually depart from Ponta Delgada Nordela (PDL) and arrive at Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Azores Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £357 return, compared with £382 via a stopover through Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £19–£66 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Azores Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Connecting flights from Ponta Delgada to Frankfurt am Main Airport most commonly pass through:

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 94% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 6% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 44% on the Ponta Delgada to Frankfurt am Main Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £313 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £556, a difference of £242. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Frankfurt am Main Airport are Römerberg, Opernturm, and Frankfurt Cathedral. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Ponta Delgada to Frankfurt am Main Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 07:15 and lands at 11:45
• Latest: departs at 22:50 and lands at 03:20.

The flight takes about 4h 30m.

A direct flight from Ponta Delgada to Frankfurt am Main Airport takes 4h 30m, covering 1,882 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about £374 to £532. That means the highest observed fare was about 42% higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Ponta Delgada to Frankfurt am Main Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £235, which is 15% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 50m, compared to 8h 35m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).

Frankfurt am Main Airport is 2 hours ahead of Ponta Delgada (Central European Time vs Azores Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Wheego
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz

Return flights from Ponta Delgada to Frankfurt am Main Airport range from £318 to £485, with an average of £401 over the past 12 months. Anything below £318 counts as a good deal.