Ponta Delgada João Paulo II → Sete Cidades · about 23 km · about 30 min · fixed price €60 per vehicle.
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Sete Cidades from Ponta Delgada João Paulo II Airport (PDL) by private transfer: €60 per car (1–3 people) or €85 per van (4–8), fixed per vehicle and identical to the checkout price. On the road it is 23 km via EN 1-1ª and ER 9-2ª, roughly 30 min when traffic is light and 30–45 min when it is not.
Meeting point: The driver waits in the arrivals hall of the airport's single terminal, after baggage reclaim, with a sign showing your name. Flight tracking is included, the first hour after landing is free waiting time, and the driver carries your bags to the car.
Sete Cidades is a village inside a huge volcanic caldera about 25 km west of Ponta Delgada, with twin lakes, the blue Lagoa Azul and the green Lagoa Verde, and the viewpoint at Vista do Rei. The road climbs to the rim, then descends to the village. Cloud and fog often cover the rim in the morning, and the viewpoint car park fills on sunny days. The road to the village is narrow with bends.
Sete Cidades sits at the bottom of the caldera, with a small church, Neo-Gothic in style, a handful of cafes, and a pedestrian path along the lake edge. The Vista do Rei viewpoint is above on the rim, with the abandoned Monte Palace hotel nearby. The Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde are linked by a narrow bridge. Walking trails circle the rim, but it is often misty, so the best views are when the cloud lifts, usually around midday. Weekends and summer bring many visitors.
Public transport: No confirmed regular public bus from the airport to Sete Cidades; access is by private transfer or hired car.
Sources (checked 23 Oct 2026): road distance and driving time: Google Maps.
Price per vehicle, not per person. Luggage and child seats in the booking.
No asterisks, no surcharges on arrival.
No queues, no language barrier — just a relaxed ride at a fixed price from the moment you land.
Pick your destination, date and number of passengers, then pay securely online by card. We confirm by email within 30 minutes.
Your driver waits at the PDL arrivals exit holding a sign with your name. He helps with the luggage and speaks fluent English.
A clean, comfortable car, checked before every ride. Bottled water, Wi-Fi and child seats on request. You pay online in advance by card.
Every driver is hand-picked and knows Ponta Delgada and the roads around it.
Exactly what every transfer includes — no asterisks, no hidden extras.
Four small things that matter a lot after a long flight.
The price shown when you book is the final price. No surcharges for traffic and no surprises on arrival.
We track your flight live and move the pickup if it is delayed. The first 60 minutes after landing are free.
Your driver waits inside the terminal holding a sign with your name — no hunting for your phone in the rain at 11 pm. He helps with the bags.
A real person on WhatsApp, around the clock. Change of time, lost luggage? Sorted in minutes.
About 23 km via EN 1-1ª and ER 9-2ª: 30 min with clear roads, 30–45 min in heavy traffic. The price stays €60 per car either way.
The driver waits in the arrivals hall of the airport's single terminal, after baggage reclaim, with a sign showing your name.
No regular public bus from the airport was confirmed; most visitors come by transfer or hired car.
The twin lakes are the Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde, which reflect different colours; viewing is best from Vista do Rei on a clear day.
No — that is the price for the whole car for up to 3 people. For 4–8 people the van costs €85, also per vehicle.
No. The price shown when you book is the final price — no surcharges for traffic, airport fees or luggage.
Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before the ride — you get a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded.
We are reachable around the clock, 7 days a week — before, during and after your trip.
