Question 1

How long is the flight from London Gatwick to Funchal?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from London Gatwick to Funchal typically takes around 3 hours 55 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 10 hours 35 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from London Gatwick to Funchal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from London Gatwick to Funchal, with an average of around 2 to 3 flights per day, operated by, among others, British Airways, easyJet and Jet2.com. If you want to travel without a stopover, it is worth filtering specifically for direct flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from London Gatwick to Funchal?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London Gatwick to Funchal are operated by, among others, British Airways, easyJet and Jet2.com. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with TAP Portugal (via Lisbon, Porto). 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 London Gatwick to Funchal?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London Gatwick to Funchal operate daily. 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 London Gatwick to Funchal?

Accepted Answer

On the route from London Gatwick to Funchal there are on average around 2 to 3 flights per day. The number of services can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from London Gatwick to Funchal?

Accepted Answer

On the route from London Gatwick to Funchal there are around 16 to 17 flights per week. The number of services can vary depending on the season and day of the week. If you have flexibility, it is worth looking at several departure days to find the best option.

Question 7

When does the first flight from London Gatwick to Funchal depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from London Gatwick to Funchal usually departs at 06:15. 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 London Gatwick to Funchal depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from London Gatwick to Funchal usually departs at 14:40. 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
London Gatwick Funchal Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 18/07/26 1 Stopover (EDI) U20808, FR6674 15h 20min	Return 24/07/26 direct U28522 03h 40min	easyJet, Ryanair		£215
Best option London Gatwick Funchal	Outbound 18/07/26 direct U28521 03h 55min	Return 24/07/26 direct U28522 03h 40min	easyJet		£254
London Gatwick Funchal	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (OPO) TP1331, TP1701 10h 35min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (OPO) TP1702, TP1330 11h 45min	TAP Air Portugal		£232
London Gatwick Funchal	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (OPO) TP1331, TP1701 10h 35min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (OPO) TP1702, TP1330 11h 45min	TAP Air Portugal		£233
London Gatwick Funchal	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (OPO) TP1331, TP1701 10h 35min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (OPO) TP1702, TP1330 11h 45min	TAP Air Portugal		£237
London Gatwick Funchal	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (DUB) FR1112, FR0364 12h 35min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (DUB) FR0363, FR0122 11h 45min	Ryanair	?	£263
London Gatwick Funchal	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (OPO) TP1331, TP1701 10h 35min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (OPO) TP1702, TP1330 11h 45min	TAP Air Portugal		£266
London Gatwick Funchal	Outbound 18/07/26 direct U28521 03h 55min	Return 24/07/26 direct U28522 03h 40min	easyJet	?	£266
London Gatwick Funchal	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (OPO) TP1331, TP1701 10h 35min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (OPO) TP1702, TP1330 11h 45min	TAP Air Portugal		£272
London Gatwick Funchal	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1337, TP1697 09h 05min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (OPO) TP1702, TP1330 11h 45min	TAP Air Portugal		£321

Outbound and return from	214,67 GBP
Flight duration	min. 03:45 / max. 03:55
Return flight duration	min. 03:40/ max. 03:50
Distance	2458 km
Flights per week	20
Departure airport	Airport London Gatwick (LGW)
Arrival airport	Airport Funchal Madeira (FNC)
Destination country	Flights to Portugal
City-Code - Arrival airport	London - Funchal Madeira
Departure airport - Destination country	London Gatwick - Portugal

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