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TRAVEL

TRAVEL TO PONTA DELGADA

There is only one airport in São Miguel Island - the João Paulo II airport. It is located less than a 15-minute drive from the city centre and has flight connections with several European and American cities. Additionally, several direct flights from Lisbon and Porto are scheduled every day with an average duration of 2:15h.

TRANSPORT FROM/TO THE AIRPORT

Taxi. Airport to city centre, 10-15 min; 10 to 14€ depending on luggage and Ponta Delgada location.

https://www.taxispdl.com/home/transferes/

Call center: +351 296 38 2000

How to get around in the city?

In Ponta Delgada most places are within walking distance, nevertheless there is a minibus service. It is divided into four lines (A, B, C, and D), that cover the main residential and commercial areas, educational institutions, and various service zones throughout the Historic Centre of Ponta Delgada. Besides this, it also provides connections to the interurban transport routes on the island of São Miguel.

There is an app you can use to check where the buses are and routes: PDL MiniBus (Google Play) (Apple store).

Price per ticket: 0.50€

Schedule:

Line A: Monday-Friday from 07:30 to 19:30

Line B: Monday-Friday from 07:30 to 19:30

Line C: Monday-Friday from 07:30 to 19:30 and Saturday at 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00

Line D: Monday-Friday from 07:30 to 19:30 and Saturday at 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30

Map: You can download the map here

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The city offers various rental options if you prefer using a scooter or car.

ACCOMMODATION

Ponta Delgada offers different lodging facilities, ranging from 5-, 4-, and 3-star hotels to hostels, as well as local and rural lodgings. We recommend you to book quite in advance to keep a good price and location. The Azores are getting very appealing to everyone!

Once in Ponta Delgada, most hotels are located within walking distance of the Teatro Micaelense (conference main venue), further reducing the need for transportation.

Below is a list of facilities that are partnering with the conference and have been chosen for their proximity to the conference venue as well as the quality of their service and accommodation.

We will continue to update this page, constantly, as other facilities join the agreement.