Funchal to Vigo flights
Vigo lies 1,285 km (799 mi) north-east of Funchal, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 24 min 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 | Vigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Portugal | Spain |
| Population | 105,795 | 293,642 |
| Elevation | 280 m (919 ft) | 86 m (282 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Atlantic/Madeira) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Nearest large airport | FNC, 15 km out | SCQ, 78 km out |
| Postal codes | 2640-379–9064-512 | 33790–36392 |
Clocks in Vigo are 1 h ahead of Funchal right now, so a 2 h 24 min journey lands 3 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Vigo
Crossing from Portugal into Spain: the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
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 Vigo
Vigo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ), 78 km (48 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Vigo Airport (VGO, 8 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport | SCQ | 78 km (48 mi) | 10,499 ft | 1,213 ft |
| Vigo Airport (regional) | VGO | 8 km (5 mi) | 7,874 ft | 856 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Vigo from Funchal?
1,285 km (799 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Funchal.
How long does it take to get from Funchal to Vigo by air?
About 2 h 24 min, 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 Vigo?
Vigo is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Madrid against Atlantic/Madeira).
Which airports are used for Funchal to Vigo flights?
Typically Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) to Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ); Vigo also has VGO.
What currency do I need in Vigo?
The Euro (EUR).
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.