Cheap flights from Praia to Funchal from £169

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Fri, Feb 27
Praia RAIFunchal FNC
£169
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Sat, Feb 28
Praia RAIFunchal FNC
£205
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Fri, Feb 27
Praia RAIFunchal FNC
£210
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Sat, Feb 28
Praia RAIFunchal FNC
£218
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Mon, Feb 23
Praia RAIFunchal FNC
£229
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Wed, Feb 25
Praia RAIFunchal FNC
£230
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Fri, Feb 27 – Wed, Mar 4
Praia RAIFunchal FNC
£313
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Fri, Feb 27 – Wed, Mar 4
Praia RAIFunchal FNC
£346
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Sat, Feb 28 – Wed, Mar 4
Praia RAIFunchal FNC
£349
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Sat, Feb 28 – Tue, Mar 3
Praia RAIFunchal FNC
£361
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Sat, Feb 28 – Mon, Mar 2
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£366
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How much do flights to Funchal cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£169

Cheapest round-trip

£313

Average round-trip

£379

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

TAP Portugal

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
Nelson Mandela International
Arrive to
Cristiano Ronaldo International
Average flights per week
175
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Praia to Funchal

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
SATA Air AcoresSATSPNo
Royal Air MarocRAMATNo

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
9 Feb
19°C15°C
16 Feb
18°C14°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
19°C15°C
17 Feb
18°C14°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
19°C15°C
18 Feb
15°C12°C
Thursday
12 Feb
19°C14°C
19 Feb
15°C11°C
Friday
13 Feb
16°C13°C
20 Feb
15°C11°C
Saturday
14 Feb
16°C12°C
21 Feb
15°C12°C
Sunday
15 Feb
17°C13°C
22 Feb
17°C14°C
The most popular airlines for this route are TAP Portugal, Ryanair, easyJet, SATA Air Acores, and Royal Air Maroc. Praia and Funchal have 175 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Praia?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Praia and London, Lisbon, Edinburgh, Manchester, Dakar, Paris, Ponta Delgada, Casablanca, Bissau, Bangkok, Berlin, Porto, Luxembourg, Dublin, New York, Johannesburg, Lagos, Lyon, Salt Lake City, Nassau.
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 Praia?
The main airport in Praia is Nelson Mandela International. It is also served by Nelson Mandela 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 Praia and Funchal?
Currently, you can fly between Praia and Funchal with TAP Portugal, Ryanair, easyJet, SATA Air Acores, Royal Air Maroc.
When’s the best time to travel between Praia and Funchal?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Praia 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 Praia and Funchal?
Traveling between Praia 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 Praia?
There are a number of airports in and around Praia. The main one is Nelson Mandela International and other nearby airports include Nelson Mandela 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 Praia and Funchal depart?
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