Funchal to Lisbon flights
Lisbon lies 972 km (604 mi) north-east of Funchal, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Funchal | Lisbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Portugal | Portugal |
| Population | 105,795 | 517,802 |
| Elevation | 280 m (919 ft) | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Atlantic/Madeira) | UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon) |
| Nearest large airport | FNC, 15 km out | LIS, 6 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Funchal
Funchal is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,110 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Porto Santo Airport (PXO, 70 km).
Arriving in Lisbon
Lisbon is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cascais Airport (CAT, 18 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport | LIS | 6 km (4 mi) | 12,500 ft | 374 ft |
| Cascais Airport (regional) | CAT | 18 km (11 mi) | 4,593 ft | 325 ft |
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Staying in Lisbon
Our booking partner lists 6,748+ places to stay in Lisbon (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 797 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (488), and 56 are five-star. Across 871 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 1,749,862 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lisbon from Funchal?
972 km (604 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Funchal.
How long does it take to get from Funchal to Lisbon by air?
About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Funchal and Lisbon?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Funchal to Lisbon flights?
Typically Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS); Lisbon also has CAT.
Where can I stay in Lisbon?
Our booking partner lists 6,748+ places to stay in Lisbon, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.