Outbound | Return | Airlines | Shop | Baggage | Price | ||
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Best option London Funchal | Outbound 08/12/25 direct U28519 03h 55min | Return 24/12/25 direct U28520 03h 45min | | ![]() | £73 | ||
London Funchal | Outbound 08/12/25 direct FR0389 03h 45min | Return 24/12/25 1 Stopover (LIS) TP1698, FR1081 06h 50min | | ![]() | £122 | ||
London Funchal | Outbound 08/12/25 2 Stopovers (MUC, LIS) LH4201, LH1778, LH6972 28h 45min | Return 24/12/25 1 Stopover (MUC) LH4315, LH2486 09h 50min | | ![]() | £235 | ||
London Funchal | Outbound 08/12/25 direct U28519 03h 55min | Return 24/12/25 direct U28520 03h 45min | | ![]() | £78 | ||
London Funchal | Outbound 08/12/25 direct U28519 03h 55min | Return 24/12/25 direct U28520 03h 45min | | ![]() | £86 | ||
London Funchal | Outbound 08/12/25 direct U28519 03h 55min | Return 24/12/25 direct U28520 03h 45min | | ![]() | £89 | ||
London Funchal | Outbound 08/12/25 direct U28519 03h 55min | Return 24/12/25 direct U28520 03h 45min | | ![]() | ? | £102 | |
London Funchal | Outbound 08/12/25 direct U28519 03h 55min | Return 24/12/25 direct U28520 03h 45min | | ![]() | £110 | ||
London Funchal | Outbound 08/12/25 direct FR0389 03h 45min | Return 24/12/25 1 Stopover (SNN) FR6675, FR0092 09h 25min | | ![]() | ? | £124 | |
London Funchal | Outbound 03/11/25 direct FR0389 03h 45min | Return 09/11/25 1 Stopover (OPO) U27752, FR0520 26h 10min | | ![]() | £130 |
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Useful information about the flight from London to Funchal
Why fly to Madeira?
Madeira is a sun drenched, windy destination with oppulent nature which is great for a beach or walking holiday. The capital of Madeira, Funchal, with its verdant mountainous backdrop, has wonderful architecture in the old town, where you can walk in the local market or the artistic Rua de Santa Maria with its painted doors and sculptures. Enjoy Madeira cake and wine and see the dolphins and whales all in one place!
When is a good time for a holiday in Madeira?
Madeira has a year round mild, subtropical climate, with lowest temperatures in January at about 15°C, rising to about 23° in August. The warmest period is August and September. June to November is the peak season for holidaymakers. The water temperature is more than 20°.
In February it's Funchal Carnival time, with colourful processions. In April/May the sugar cane harvest is celebrated with presentations and food tastings. Assumption Day is on 15th August with the procession to "Nossa Senhora do Monte" Church, celebrating Madeira's patron saint. At the end of August there's the Wine Festival with wine-tastings and demonstrations.
Tips for visiting Madeira
Portuguese with a strong Madeira dialect and English are widely spoken on the island. The cost of living in Funchal and Madeira is much lower than in London and the UK. A cheap meal costs about 7EUR. There's free wifi in major cities and some towns.
How can you best travel around Madeira?
From Santa Catarina Airport take the Aerobus to the centre at about 8 EUR return or ca. 5€ for a single ticket. The local public bus is about 3€ one-way, taking a little longer. Taxis have meters, with surcharges at night and weekends, and for luggage. Accommodation-wise, 3 and 4 star hotels can cost about 26€ and 62€ per night respectively. For getting around in Madeira, 7 day bus tickets are available at around 22€.
Is hiring a car a good idea in Madeira?
Many visitors hire a car to get around the island. However, it's worth noting that roads can be steep and winding, and petrol stations can be hard to find outside Funchal.
Important flight information
Flight information: London - Funchal
Outbound and return from | £72.30 |
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Flight duration | min. 03:45 / max. 03:55 |
Return flight duration | min. 03:40/ max. 03:55 |
Distance | 2490 km |
Flights per week | 24 |
Departure airport | Airport London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) (LON) |
Arrival airport | Airport Funchal Madeira (FNC) |
Destination country | Flights to Portugal |
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