Flying from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Madeira Airport (FNC): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Madeira Airport.
Madeira is two hours behind Helsinki and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your HEL to FNC flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as September, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Finnair offers direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Madeira Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Madeira — and maybe even more of Portugal if your schedule allows.
Finnair is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With 76.47% of its services arriving as planned, Finnair is the most punctual carrier offering HEL to FNC flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Madeira Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between HEL and FNC include:
Vienna Airport
Lisbon Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Madeira Airport (FNC)
Right now, $157 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Madeira Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $360. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from HEL to FNC, book your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Madeira Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from HEL to FNC is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Madeira Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Helsinki Vantaa Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from HEL land on time.
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Madeira Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near HEL:
Arriving at Madeira Airport (FNC)
If you have a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Madeira Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near FNC:
Travel at your own pace with a Madeira Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from way 2 azores, Surprice or Magic Islands Rent A Car and discover more of Madeira and beyond.
Booking your ride from Madeira Airport around one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Madeira Airport (FNC) to central Madeira
From Madeira Airport, Madeira is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Madeira Airport (FNC)
August is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Madeira Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Madeira in March.
Before locking in your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Madeira Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Madeira, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to FNC in February. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Madeira, now it's time to explore more of Portugal. Travel around 14 kilometres south to Câmara de Lobos to tick off its top sights. From Câmara do Lobos Harbour to Baia de Camara de Lobos and Viewpoint of Câmara de Lobos Bay, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 14 kilometres south of Madeira, São Martinho is another essential stop in Portugal. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Praça CR7, Lido Promenade and Blandy's Wine Lodge.