How to find cheap flights to Madeira Airport (FNC)
$1,388 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Madeira Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to FNC, the lowest fare is $729.
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Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find the best price on tickets to Madeira, where Madeira Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Madeira by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This will let you compare prices for all the nearest airports at your departure and destination points and could help you save money.
If you aren't in a rush to travel to Madeira, consider taking a longer or less direct route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Madeira Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Madeira
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Madeira is usually May.
To find the cheapest month for flights to FNC, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
July is the most popular month for flights to FNC. Travel then if you're eager to experience Madeira at its liveliest.
The quietest time of the year to travel is April. Lock in your plane tickets to Madeira then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. August is the warmest time of year in Madeira, averaging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in February, when they range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 16ºC (61ºF).
Want to visit when you're less likely to need an umbrella? July is the driest month in Madeira.
November brings the wettest weather. You can expect around six days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Travelling to Madeira Airport (FNC): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Madeira Airport, these airlines make travelling to Madeira nice and easy:
Consider booking your FNC plane ticket with Wizz Air. It's the leader in on-time performance, with up to 92% of flights into this airport arriving when expected.
The timezone at FNC is UTC+0.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Madeira Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to FNC:
You can book a car hire in FNC with top companies such as way 2 azores, Surprice and Magic Islands Rent A Car. Hop in and get ready to discover Madeira and beyond.
Madeira Airport has an on-time performance of 74%. This number measures how often departing flights from FNC arrive at their destination as planned.
Madeira Airport is located in Madeira, Autonomous Region of Madeira, Portugal.
Getting to central Madeira from Madeira Airport (FNC)
The distance from FNC to central Madeira is about 32 kilometres.
You'll get to the centre in around 40 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to FNC.
If you'd love to stay near the action in Madeira, drop your bags at one of these popular hotels:
Madeira highlights
Put these leading sights on your must-see list after stepping off your flight to Madeira:
Madeira Island: Located around 13 kilometres north of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Monte Palace Tropical Garden: Look for a place to sit and take a breather here while exploring Madeira. This park is roughly 3 kilometres north of the centre.
Balcões Viewpoint: Need another good reason to visit Madeira? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 11 kilometres north of the city centre.
How to get to Machico from Madeira Airport (FNC)
Off to the nearby city of Machico? It's around 3 kilometres from FNC.
Travelling from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Santana
Santana is another city that's easily accessible from Madeira Airport. It's about 16 kilometres away.
It takes 25 minutes or so to drive to Santana.
Explore more of Portugal
In the mood to keep exploring? Câmara de Lobos is a must-do while you're in Portugal. It's about 19 kilometres west of Madeira and features Madeira Portugal, Teleférico das Fajãs do Cabo Girão and Câmara do Lobos Harbour.
Another city in Portugal that has plenty going for it is São Martinho. From Madeira, it's roughly 16 kilometres west and serves up highlights like Levada and Funchal City Centre. Make time for Praça CR7 too.
Roughly 8 kilometres south-west of Madeira, Caniço is well worth the journey. A few great reasons to visit include Cristo Rei, Manta Diving Madeira and Garajau Partial Nature Reserve.
