Question 1

How long is the flight from Bristol to Funchal?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from Bristol to Funchal typically takes around 3 hours 40 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 19 hours 50 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from Bristol to Funchal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from Bristol to Funchal, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 1 to 2 flights per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will find it easier to secure a suitable direct connection.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Bristol to Funchal?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Bristol to Funchal are operated by, among others, easyJet and Jet2.com. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with KLM (via Amsterdam). If a short travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there direct flights from Bristol to Funchal?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Bristol to Funchal operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from Bristol to Funchal?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Bristol to Funchal there is less than one flight per day on average. The exact number can vary by day of the week and season. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Bristol to Funchal?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Bristol to Funchal there are only a few flights per week. It is therefore especially worthwhile to be flexible with your travel dates so you can more easily find a suitable departure day.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Bristol to Funchal depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from Bristol to Funchal usually departs at 07:05. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Funchal.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Bristol to Funchal depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from Bristol to Funchal usually departs at 15:30. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Bristol Funchal Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 06/07/26 2 Stopovers (DUB, MAN) FR0509, FR0554, FR0007 28h 50min	Return 03/08/26 1 Stopover (OPO) FR0365, FR1332 23h 20min	Ryanair		£199
Best option Bristol Funchal	Outbound 06/07/26 direct LS1825 03h 40min	Return 03/08/26 direct U22878 03h 35min	Jet2.com		£248
Bristol Funchal	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX8285, LX8264 18h 10min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX8265, LX8284 26h 35min	Swiss International Air Lines		£448
Bristol Funchal	Outbound 06/07/26 direct LS1825 03h 40min	Return 03/08/26 1 Stopover (OPO) FR0365, FR1332 23h 20min	Jet2.com	?	£217
Bristol Funchal	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (OPO) FR1331, U26831 23h 15min	Return 23/10/26 1 Stopover (DUB) FR0363, EI3282 24h 45min	Ryanair, easyJet	?	£218
Bristol Funchal	Outbound 06/07/26 direct LS1825 03h 40min	Return 03/08/26 direct U22878 03h 35min	Jet2.com		£254
Bristol Funchal	Outbound 06/07/26 direct U22877 03h 40min	Return 03/08/26 direct U22878 03h 35min	easyJet	?	£271
Bristol Funchal	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (LIS) U22867, U27627 06h 40min	Return 23/10/26 direct LS1826 03h 30min	easyJet		£281
Bristol Funchal	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1082, KL2697 16h 05min	Return 23/10/26 direct LS1826 03h 30min	KLM		£305
Bristol Funchal	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (AMS) KL1080, KL2697 19h 50min	Return 23/10/26 1 Stopover (AMS) KL2698, KL1075 23h 45min	KLM		£351

Outbound and return from	£ 198,99
Flight duration	min. 03:30 / max. 03:35
Return flight duration	min. 03:40
Distance	2373 km
Flights per week	4
Departure airport	Airport Bristol International Airport (BRS)
Arrival airport	Airport Funchal Madeira (FNC)
Destination country	Flights to Portugal
Departure airport - Destination country	Bristol International Airport - Portugal

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