Cheap flights from Shanghai to Funchal from £461

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2 stops
Wed, Jun 10
Shanghai PVGFunchal FNC
£461
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Fri, Jun 12
Shanghai PVGFunchal FNC
£482
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Sun, Jun 7
Shanghai PVGFunchal FNC
£508
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Mon, Jun 8
Shanghai PVGFunchal FNC
£520
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Mon, Jun 8
Shanghai PVGFunchal FNC
£522
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Tue, Jun 9
Shanghai PVGFunchal FNC
£560
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£861
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Mon, Jun 8 – Fri, Jun 12
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£867
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Mon, Jun 8 – Sat, Jun 13
Shanghai PVGFunchal FNC
£905
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Mon, Jun 8 – Thu, Jun 11
Shanghai PVGFunchal FNC
£906
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Mon, Jun 8 – Fri, Jun 12
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£912
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How much do flights to Funchal cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£461

Cheapest round-trip

£861

Average round-trip

£987

Includes rare itinerary

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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
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Cristiano Ronaldo International
Average flights per week
172
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Funchal

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
Air ChinaCCACAYes

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
25 May
21°C16°C
1 Jun
22°C17°C
Tuesday
26 May
21°C16°C
2 Jun
22°C17°C
Wednesday
27 May
20°C16°C
3 Jun
22°C17°C
Thursday
28 May
85%
20°C16°C
4 Jun
22°C18°C
Friday
29 May
20°C15°C
5 Jun
19°C16°C
Saturday
30 May
20°C15°C
6 Jun
21°C15°C
Sunday
31 May
21°C17°C
7 Jun
21°C16°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Funchal. The most popular airlines for this route are TAP Portugal, China Eastern Airlines, easyJet, Iberia Airlines, and Air China. Shanghai and Funchal have 172 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
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 Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
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 Shanghai and Funchal?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Funchal with TAP Portugal, China Eastern Airlines, easyJet, Iberia Airlines, Air China.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Funchal?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Funchal?
Traveling between Shanghai 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 Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan
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