Funchal: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Funchal is a city of 105,795 people in Portugal (Madeira), 280 m (919 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre.
Key facts
Daylight in Funchal runs from about 10 h 3 min a day in late December to 14 h 21 min in late June (computed for 32.67° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
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).
Flights to Funchal: every airport, routes and times
Buses to Funchal · Driving and car hire
Common questions
Which airport serves Funchal?
Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Funchal?
About 105,795 people live in Funchal (GeoNames).
What time zone is Funchal in?
Atlantic/Madeira, currently UTC+1.
What currency is used in Funchal?
The Euro (EUR). Traffic drives on the right.
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.