Cheap flights 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Funchal Madeira Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Madeira. One-way flights to Funchal Madeira Airport typically cost R1 104, while return flights cost around R1 814.

A return flight to Madeira will typically cost around R125, however they can be found for as little as R95.

For those looking to save time traveling to Madeira, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 50 minutes).

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

Yes. Funchal Madeira Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Villas Madalena is the closest property to Funchal Madeira Airport (0,0 km away from Funchal Madeira Airport).