London to Funchal flights

How long is the flight from London to Funchal?

The duration of a direct flight from London to Funchal is 3 hours and 50 minutes. Some special deals on airfares might include changes in flight paths with 1-2 stops in European cities, prolonging the flight duration to 6-9 hours including of layovers.

What are the most common stopovers?

The most common stopover is Lisbon, Portugal's capital where travellers can catch a domestic flight to Funchal, Madeira. Return flights to London may also include short layovers in Porto.

What documentation do I need to fly to Funchal from London?

Residents of the European Union (EU) including the UK are not required to hold a visa when entering Funchal or Lisbon. A passport is also not necessary. A national identity card is adequate as a travel document.

Is there a time change from London to Funchal?

There is no time difference between London and Funchal.

There are several airlines that offer departures from London to Funchal.

• British Airways, the national airline of Great Britain.
• TAP Portugal, the flag carrier of Portugal with headquarters in Lisbon.
• Jet2, a British charter and budget airline.
• EasyJet, a low-cost British airline.
• Lufthansa, the biggest German airline.

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• May to August are the driest and warmest months if you are looking for a seaside holiday. The temperatures at this time are in the mid 20s with visitors enjoying water-based activities.
• April to June and October to December offer the most comfortable temperatures ideal for walking, hiking, cycling, or sightseeing.
• January, February, and October are the busiest months whilst November is the cheapest time to go.

Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), Stansted (STN), and London City Airport (LCY) are the airports that operate flights to Funchal.

Useful Information about Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport is 15 miles from London City.

How to get to the airport

• By train – head to Paddington Station and take the Heathrow Express or use the Piccadilly Line on the underground.
• By taxi – allow at least 50 minutes of travel time due to the traffic.
• By bus – take a National Express coach service to Heathrow.

Services: free Wi-Fi, lounges, shops, restaurants and cafes, chapel, and family facilities.

Useful Information about Gatwick Airport

The distance between London City and Gatwick Airport is 30 miles.

How to get to the airport

• By train – catch the train to the airport from London Bridge or Victoria stations.
• By taxi – allow at least one and a half hours to reach the airport where travel time is highly dependent on the traffic.
• By bus – the National Express coach services are available in Victoria and Hammersmith stations.

Services: 90 minutes free Wi-Fi, restaurants, duty free shops, currency exchange, lounges, hotel, and parking.

Useful Information about Stansted Airport

Stansted Airport is about 40 miles outside of central London.

How to get to the airport

• By train – go to London Liverpool Street and get a Stansted Express ticket.
• By taxi – travel time is at least 1 hour and 10 minutes depending on the traffic on the M11.
• By bus – the National Express coach services have 15 pick-up points in central London.

Services: up to 4 hours of free Wi-Fi, restaurants & cafes, duty free shops, currency exchange, car rental, and meeting rooms.

Useful Information about London City Airport

The airport is less than 9 miles from central London.

How to get to the airport

• By train – use the Docklands Light Railway from the Jubilee Line on the underground.
• By taxi – usual travel time is 30 minutes, but could be more depending on the traffic.

Services: free Wi-Fi, food outlets and bars, shops, lounges, currency exchange, and parking.

Madeira International Airport Cristiano Ronaldo CR7 is the only airport in Madeira’s capital.

Useful Information about the Madeira International Airport

How to get to Funchal:

• By taxi – around 25 minutes to the centre.
• By shuttle – the Aerobus leaves from the arrivals area and drops passengers at Formosa Beach.
• By bus – public buses leave from the airport to different parts of the island.

Services: unlimited free Wi-Fi, shops, lounges, restaurants, currency exchange, and cash points.

• Visit the renowned Madeira Botanical Gardens and admire stunning views.
• Browse through the offerings at the Mercado dos Lavradores, a vegetable, fruit, flower, and fish market.
• Stop by at the Quinta das Cruzes, a museum with private chapel and gardens.
• Wander along the Zona Velha, Funchal’s quaint Old Zone.
• Sun soak, shop, dine, or sample the nightlife on Praia Formosa.
• Book a Levada walk, wine or dolphin/whale watching tours.