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Mar 24 — Mar 311
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Flights to Madeira in 2024

Find the latest flights to Madeira in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 627 077 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 201

Return from

R20 256
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Cape Town Intl to Funchal Madeira

Average price of flights to Madeira by month

Plan your trip to Madeira by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Madeira is currently R0 while a return flight costs R0. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Madeira (average of R767). Flying to Madeira in August will prove the most costly (average of R1 254). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R14 654

February

R14 466

March

R16 239

April

R17 842

May

R15 692

June

R18 427

July

R21 633

August

R23 651

September

R18 766

October

R17 219

November

R14 749

December

R17 295

Temperature and rainfall in Madeira by month

Plan your trip to Madeira by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

FNC

Temperature

16 - 23 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madeira, 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).

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Madeira. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to Madeira may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 66 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Madeira

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madeira. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Madeira. Reviews last updated 19 March 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Madeira, such as Lufthansa, KLM and SWISS. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7,8
Good
1 720 reviews

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

7,8
Good
1 720 reviews
7,8
Good
1 720 reviews

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

  • How long is the flight to Madeira?

    When choosing the best flight deals Madeira, keep the following information in mind. Most flights from South Africa have at least two stopovers. The quickest flight from Johannesburg is around 21h 50min and the average flight time is just under 24h. Flights from Durban have three stopovers and range from 27h 30min to over 53h. Cape Town has a range of choices with two or three stopovers; the quickest being 26h 15min. The flight time is subject to the number of stopovers, their duration, and the time of year.

  • Are there non-stop flights to Madeira?

    Unfortunately, there are currently no direct flights available from South Africa to Madeira, Portugal. Common stopovers include Istanbul, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Lisbon international airports, depending on which South African airport you depart from. Most stopovers are only a couple of hours in duration. One of the popular routes from Johannesburg is Amsterdam, Lisbon, Madeira, using KLM and easyJet.

  • How do you get from Madeira airport to the city centre?

    Funchal city centre is 19 km from Madeira Airport. Funchal is the capital of the island of Madeira. The Aerobus runs daily (except on Christmas day) from Madeira Airport to the centre of FunchalIt. leaves from Arrivals on the ground floor and operates on an hourly basis, with the trip to the city centre tkaing half an hour. Get your tickets from the bus driver and let them know what your destination is. Another option for travelling from Madeira Airport, Madeira to the city centre is to catch a taxi outside Arrivals at the taxi rank. Uber has recently started operating and is also available from the airport.

  • What are some things to do in Madeira?

    There's so much to do in Madeira. Water-based activities include sailing, water skiing, whale and dolphin viewing, diving, and swimming. An underwater nature reserve is an interesting attraction for divers on the Garajau coast. On the island, the Levada walks with their amazing views are popular, especially the Levada dos 25 Fontes, which passes the Risco Waterfall, which is 100 metres high. The Funchal Cable Car offers a unique experience and great views as you make your way to the suburb of Monte. While in Monte, visit the Monte Palace Tropical Garden. On the layered slopes surrounding the former hotel are a diverse range of plants from around the world. There are even cycads from South Africa. Madeira's fortified wine is well known around the world, so if you're a wine lover, a tour and tasting is a must. Blandy’s Wine Lodge offers premium tours.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Madeira?

    South African citizens need a Schengen visa to enter Madeira, Portugal. If you are only visiting Portugal, apply for your visa at the Portuguese Embassy. If you plan to visit a few Schengen countries, apply from the Embassy or Consulate of your longest stay or the country of your first point of entry. Passports need to be valid for at least a month after your date of departure, and they need to have two blank pages for stamps. You'll also need your Madeira flight details.

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