Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Funchal from £501

Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Funchal from £501

Trusted by millions

Kiwi.com Guarantee for stress-free travel

One search, all the best deals

Explore flight deals to Funchal

2 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Rio de Janeiro GIGFunchal FNC
£501
Search
2 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Rio de Janeiro SDUFunchal FNC
£514
Search
2 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Rio de Janeiro SDUFunchal FNC
£518
Search
2 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Rio de Janeiro RRJFunchal FNC
£519
Search
2 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Rio de Janeiro RRJFunchal FNC
£524
Search
2 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Rio de Janeiro GIGFunchal FNC
£529
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

3 stops
Mon, Aug 3 – Sat, Aug 8
Rio de Janeiro SDUFunchal FNC
£1,135
Search
2 stops
Mon, Aug 3 – Sat, Aug 8
Rio de Janeiro SDUFunchal FNC
£1,138
Search
2 stops
Mon, Aug 3 – Sat, Aug 8
Rio de Janeiro SDUFunchal FNC
£1,145
Search
2 stops
Mon, Aug 3 – Sat, Aug 8
Rio de Janeiro SDUFunchal FNC
£1,147
Search
2 stops
Mon, Aug 3 – Sat, Aug 8
Rio de Janeiro SDUFunchal FNC
£1,158
Search
2 stops
Mon, Aug 3 – Sat, Aug 8
Rio de Janeiro GIGFunchal FNC
£1,178
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

How much do flights to Funchal cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£501

Cheapest round-trip

£1,135

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Azul

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
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Arrive to
Cristiano Ronaldo International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Funchal

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AzulAZUADYes
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes

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
20 Jul
23°C19°C
27 Jul
11%
22°C19°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
17%
23°C19°C
28 Jul
22°C19°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
23°C19°C
29 Jul
23°C19°C
Thursday
23 Jul
23°C19°C
30 Jul
15%
23°C19°C
Friday
24 Jul
24°C19°C
31 Jul
11%
23°C19°C
Saturday
25 Jul
23°C19°C
1 Aug
11%
23°C19°C
Sunday
26 Jul
22°C19°C
2 Aug
24°C19°C
Travelers usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport when they travel from Rio de Janeiro to Funchal. The most popular airlines for this route are Azul, Ryanair, easyJet, TAP Portugal, and Gol Transportes Aéreos. Rio de Janeiro and Funchal have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Salvador, Foz do Iguaçu, Florianópolis, Buenos Aires, Manaus, Recife, Manchester, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Porto Alegre, Medellín, Brasília, Porto Seguro, Santiago de Chile, Edinburgh, Montevideo, Toronto.
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.
Which airports are there in Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. But there are other airports nearby, including Santos Dumont, Jacarepaguá Airport.
What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?
The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio 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 Rio de Janeiro and Funchal?
Currently, you can fly between Rio de Janeiro and Funchal with Azul, Ryanair, easyJet, TAP Portugal, Gol Transportes Aéreos.
When’s the best time to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Funchal?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro and Funchal?
Traveling between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?
There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International
How many airports are there near Funchal?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Funchal depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Funchal arrive?
What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Funchal depart?
What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Funchal arrive?

Planning a trip? Thanks to our Virtual Interlining algorithm, we offer billions of route combinations between any origin and destination in the world by plane. Find the cheapest routes and best deals, as well as the best dates to travel.

Search flightsSearch direct flights

Explore alternative trips

Flights from Rio de Janeiro

Flights to Funchal

Popular routes

The nearest countries with flights to Funchal

Here is a list of countries people are flying from

Other destination countries from Rio de Janeiro

Here is a list of countries people are flying to

Airports near Rio de Janeiro

Airports near Funchal

Download our app

Start your next adventure now. Download our app and explore cheap flights effortlessly!

Search flights
Find the best connection from Rio de Janeiro to Funchal

Search, compare, and book flights to get there.

Search flights