What airport do you fly into for flights to Funchal?

Booking a flight to Funchal Madeira (FNC) is your only option if you intend on flying to Funchal. It is only a 14,4 km journey from Madeira to Funchal’s city centre.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Funchal?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Funchal is currently November ; with August being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Can I find cheaper flights to Funchal if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Funchal on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Funchal?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Funchal.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Funchal?

Funchal Madeira is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Funchal. One-way flights to Funchal Madeira typically cost R751, while return flights cost around R808.

How much is a return flight to Funchal?

A return flight to Funchal will typically cost around R155, however they can be found for as little as R47.

Where does the fastest flight to Funchal depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Funchal, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 50 minutes).

Does Funchal Madeira have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Funchal Madeira can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Funchal Madeira?

Yes. Funchal Madeira has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Casa a Torre is the closest property to Funchal Madeira (0,0 km away from Funchal Madeira).

R11 297+ Cheap Flights to Funchal, Portugal

Flights to Funchal in 2025

Return from	R14 559
One-way from	R11 297
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R18 411

29/10-5/11
5 total stops
48h 20m total
Johannesburg to Funchal

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22/10
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26h 40m total
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Wed 29/1016:40JNB - FNC

3 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1118:25FNC - JNB

2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines

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Thu 30/1016:40JNB - FNC

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Thu 6/118:45FNC - JNB

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Deal found 15/9R15 114

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Wed 5/1110:25FNC - JNB

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Deal found 14/9R15 183

Fri 26/918:50JNB - FNC

2 stops48h 05mKLM

Wed 1/1010:20FNC - JNB

1 stop34h 00mKLM

Deal found 15/9R15 513

Thu 4/1219:45JNB - FNC

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Thu 4/1219:45JNB - FNC

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Thu 11/1221:30FNC - JNB

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Deal found 15/9R15 878

Thu 30/1010:10JNB - FNC

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Wed 5/114:10FNC - JNB

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Deal found 15/9R15 930

Tue 30/923:15JNB - FNC

1 stop35h 05mKLM

Tue 7/1018:30FNC - JNB

1 stop25h 50mKLM

Deal found 13/9R16 554

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Price

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

16:40-20:45

3 stops30h 05m

Funchal Madeira

Wed 5/11

18:25-14:40

2 stops18h 15m

R14 559

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

10:10-14:30

2 stops30h 20m

Funchal Madeira

Thu 19/2

21:15-7:05

2 stops55h 50m

R14 871

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

19:45-8:00

2 stops38h 15m

Funchal Madeira

Tue 18/11

21:30-7:05

2 stops31h 35m

R15 236

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

13:45-16:20

2 stops28h 35m

Funchal Madeira

Thu 20/11

17:10-8:40

2 stops37h 30m

R15 409

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/9

18:50-17:55

2 stops48h 05m

Funchal Madeira

Wed 1/10

10:20-21:20

1 stop34h 00m

R15 513

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/12

19:45-9:50

2 stops40h 05m

Funchal Madeira

Thu 11/12

21:30-15:35

3 stops40h 05m

R15 878

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

9:50-11:30

2 stops26h 40m

R11 297

JohannesburgFunchal

JNB - FNC

JNBFNC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

19:00-16:20

1 stop22h 20m

R11 505

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Funchal

When is the best time to book a flight to Funchal?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Funchal, you should look to book at least 9 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Funchal?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Funchal takes 18 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Funchal from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Funchal?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Funchal should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Funchal?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Funchal are Lufthansa, British Airways and SWISS.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Funchal?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Funchal are SWISS, Lufthansa and British Airways.

Rainfall in Funchal by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Funchal ranges from 3.0 - 109.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 109.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Funchal when rainfall is around 3.0 mm.

Temperature in Funchal by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Funchal, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Funchal

Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, SWISS, andQatar Airways to Portugal. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

SWISS

7,6

Good

1 737 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 407 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 363 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

FAQs about flying to Funchal

What airport do you fly into for flights to Funchal?
Booking a flight to Funchal Madeira (FNC) is your only option if you intend on flying to Funchal. It is only a 14,4 km journey from Madeira to Funchal’s city centre.
Can I find cheaper flights to Funchal if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Funchal on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Funchal?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Funchal.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Funchal?
Funchal Madeira is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Funchal. One-way flights to Funchal Madeira typically cost R751, while return flights cost around R808.
How much is a return flight to Funchal?
A return flight to Funchal will typically cost around R155, however they can be found for as little as R47.
Where does the fastest flight to Funchal depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Funchal, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 50 minutes).
Does Funchal Madeira have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Funchal Madeira can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Funchal Madeira?
Yes. Funchal Madeira has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Casa a Torre is the closest property to Funchal Madeira (0,0 km away from Funchal Madeira).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Funchal

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What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Funchal?

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