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Cheapest time to fly from London to Funchal

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration3 h and 45 mFlights between London and Funchal take, on average, 3 h and 45 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£29Cheapest price for a flight between London and Funchal found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsGatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, London Stansted Airport, London Luton Airport, London City AirportFor flights from London to Funchal

Destination airportMadeira AirportFor the route from London to Funchal

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from London to Funchal

Airlines flying this routeEasyjet, Ryanair, Jet2Airline(s) with flights between London to Funchal

One-way average Price£117The average price for a flight London - Funchal at Opodo is £117, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Funchal when departing from London

Airlines that fly from London to Funchal

TAP Portugal

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Malta MedAir

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.19 EUR

1 EUR = 0.84 GBP

Last checked on Sun 08/11

Distance: 1,553 mi

London airports

Gatwick Airport (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 mi

Heathrow Airport (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 mi

London Stansted Airport (STN)How far from city centre: 30 mi

London Luton Airport (LTN)How far from city centre: 28 mi

London City Airport (LCY)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Funchal airports

Madeira Airport (FNC)How far from city centre: 3 mi

Find cheap flights from London to Funchal

Cheap London to Funchal flights start from £29, the lowest fare found on Opodo in recent days.

Direct flights from London to Madeira are in high demand during the Funchal Flower Festival in spring and the New Year fireworks, so book well ahead for these peak periods. If your dates are flexible, avoiding the busy Christmas season can help you find better value.

The flight time from London to Funchal is around 3 hours 45 minutes, and it varies slightly between departures from Gatwick Airport and Stansted Airport. Itineraries with a change in Lisbon or Porto are the alternative when the direct dates do not suit.

Departing from London: airports and terminals

When departing from London, you can choose from several major airports with flights to Madeira. Direct flights to Funchal from London typically leave from Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Stansted Airport (STN), with easyJet and Jet2 the main airlines on these routes. Flights from Heathrow to Funchal usually connect at Lisbon Airport.

Stansted Airport operates from a single main terminal, making navigation straightforward. Both Gatwick and Stansted offer short-stay and long-stay parking, alongside a wide range of shops, restaurants and departure lounges to use before your flight.

Arriving in Funchal: from the airport to the city

Flights land at Madeira Airport (FNC), north-east of the city. To travel into Funchal, the Aerobus shuttle service departs regularly from the arrivals area, providing a convenient link that stops at major hotels and finishes at Praia Formosa. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes.

Alternatively, public buses are available outside the terminal, offering routes across different parts of the island. Taxis and private hire vehicles can be found at designated pick-up points directly outside the arrivals hall, taking around 25 minutes to reach central Funchal. The airport terminal features facilities including complimentary Wi-Fi, currency exchange desks, and passenger lounges.

Things to do in Funchal

Funchal offers a wealth of experiences for travellers booking flights to Funchal holidays. You can explore the historic Zona Velha, the quaint Old Zone, or admire the diverse plant species at the renowned Madeira Botanical Gardens. For local culture, the bustling Mercado dos Lavradores is a lively market filled with fresh fruit, flowers, and seafood, while the Quinta das Cruzes museum features beautiful gardens and a private chapel.

Outdoor enthusiasts can embark on a scenic levada walk along the island's historic irrigation channels, or book a boat tour for dolphin and whale watching. If you are looking for a relaxing beach day, Praia Formosa is perfect for sunbathing and coastal dining. The best time to fly to funchal for warm weather is between May and August, when temperatures average in the mid-20s, making it ideal for seaside activities.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Funchal

On average, how much is the price of a flight from London to Funchal?

When you fly from London to Funchal the average price is £117. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from London to Funchal at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Funchal is 29 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from London to Funchal?

The most popular months to book a flight from London to Funchal are January, October and August, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from London to Funchal?

The best time of the year to go to Funchal when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Funchal from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, January and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Funchal.

How long does the flight take to go from London to Funchal?

The total flight time between London and Funchal is of around 3 h and 45 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,552.64 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between London and Funchal?

The main airport route flying between London and Funchal is: Gatwick Airport (LHR) to Madeira Airport(FNC). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from London to Funchal?

Airlines with direct flights departing from London to Funchal are:

Easyjet.
Jet2.
Ryanair.

TAP Portugal

Easyjet
British Airways

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