Cheap flights from Malé to Funchal from £550

Cheap flights from Malé to Funchal from £550

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3 stops
Wed, Apr 22
Malé MLEFunchal FNC
£550
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Mon, Apr 27
Malé MLEFunchal FNC
£552
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3 stops
Mon, Apr 27
Malé MLEFunchal FNC
£630
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Sun, Apr 26
Malé MLEFunchal FNC
£675
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3 stops
Sun, Apr 26
Malé MLEFunchal FNC
£687
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3 stops
Wed, Apr 22
Malé MLEFunchal FNC
£691
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Wed, Apr 22 – Wed, Apr 29
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£1,004
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Wed, Apr 22 – Mon, Apr 27
Malé MLEFunchal FNC
£1,061
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Wed, Apr 22 – Tue, Apr 28
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£1,106
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Sun, Apr 26 – Fri, May 1
Malé MLEFunchal FNC
£1,138
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Wed, Apr 22 – Wed, Apr 29
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£1,144
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£1,175
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How much do flights to Funchal cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£550

Cheapest round-trip

£1,004

Average round-trip

£1,165

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Etihad Airways

Getting from Funchal airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: Aerobus shuttle or public bus.

Funchal is served by Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), located 16 km east of the city center on the island of Madeira. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including the dedicated Aerobus shuttle, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times typically range from 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your chosen transport method. The scenic coastal route into Funchal passes through tunnels carved into the volcanic landscape.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-45 min

€5-€8 (single or return ticket)

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to hotels

35-50 min

€2-€4 (Giro card or cash fare)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

20-35 min

€25-€40 (metered; night/weekend surcharge may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-35 min

€18-€35 (varies with demand)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

20-30 min

€30-€60 (pre-booked; fixed price)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or guaranteed pickup

20-30 min

€25-€60 (per day; varies by provider)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring the island

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR (€); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Aerobus shuttle stops at major hotel zones in Funchal; check if your accommodation is on the route.
  • Taxis use meters; confirm the fare before departure or request an estimate.
  • Road traffic can affect journey times, especially during cruise ship arrivals.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Funchal

Depart from
Velana International
Arrive to
Cristiano Ronaldo International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Malé to Funchal

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Funchal

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January14°C12°C
February14°C11°C
March14°C11°C
April15°C12°C
May17°C14°C
June19°C15°C
July22°C18°C
August23°C18°C
September21°C18°C
October20°C17°C
November17°C14°C
December15°C13°C
Hottest Month
23°C
August
Coldest month
11°C
February
Sunny days
330
days per year

14 day forecast

Monday
13 Apr
15°C12°C
20 Apr
86%
19°C17°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
16°C12°C
21 Apr
87%
19°C15°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
17°C13°C
22 Apr
84%
16°C14°C
Thursday
16 Apr
17°C13°C
23 Apr
16°C13°C
Friday
17 Apr
17°C14°C
24 Apr
17°C13°C
Saturday
18 Apr
19°C14°C
25 Apr
17°C13°C
Sunday
19 Apr
21°C16°C
26 Apr
17°C14°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Etihad Airways, Ryanair, easyJet, Emirates, and IndiGo Airlines. Malé and Funchal have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Malé?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Malé and Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Colombo, London, Kathmandu, Abu Dhabi, Bali, Dubai, Denpasar, Glasgow, Phuket Province, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Manila, New Delhi, Mumbai, Phuket City, Bengaluru, Hong Kong.
What are the most popular routes to and from Funchal?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Funchal and London, Manchester, Lisbon, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Warsaw, Prague, Aberdeen, Vienna, Katowice, Budapest, Porto, Riga, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Saint Helier, Madrid, Amsterdam, Barcelona.
What airports are near Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
What airports are near Funchal?
The main airport in Funchal is Cristiano Ronaldo International. It is also served by Cristiano Ronaldo International, Porto Santo.
Which airlines fly between Malé and Funchal?
Currently, you can fly between Malé and Funchal with Etihad Airways, Ryanair, easyJet, Emirates, IndiGo Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Malé and Funchal?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Malé and Funchal, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Malé and Funchal?
Traveling between Malé and Funchal, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Malé?
There are a number of airports in and around Malé. The main one is Velana International and other nearby airports include Velana International
How many airports are there near Funchal?
There are a number of airports in and around Funchal. The main one is Cristiano Ronaldo International and other nearby airports include Cristiano Ronaldo International, Porto Santo.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Malé and Funchal depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Malé and Funchal arrive?
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What time do flights between Malé and Funchal arrive?

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