Flights to Funchal
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport | FNC | 15 km (9 mi) | 9,110 ft | 192 ft |
| Porto Santo Airport (regional) | PXO | 70 km (43 mi) | 9,861 ft | 341 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,110 ft, FNC handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 192 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Funchal
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funchal to Casablanca | Morocco | 873 km (543 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Funchal to Madrid | Spain | 1,460 km (907 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Funchal to Rabat | Morocco | 949 km (590 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Funchal to Fes | Morocco | 1,117 km (694 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Funchal to Tangier | Morocco | 1,079 km (670 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Funchal to Marrakesh | Morocco | 848 km (527 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Funchal to Salé | Morocco | 953 km (592 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Funchal to Agadir | Morocco | 738 km (458 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Funchal to Sevilla | Spain | 1,126 km (700 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Funchal to Málaga | Spain | 1,228 km (763 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Funchal to Meknes | Morocco | 1,066 km (662 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Funchal to Oujda | Morocco | 1,406 km (874 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Funchal to Lisbon | Portugal | 972 km (604 mi) | about 2 h |
| Funchal to Kenitra | Morocco | 975 km (606 mi) | about 2 h |
| Funchal to Tétouan | Morocco | 1,111 km (691 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Funchal to Al Hoceïma | Morocco | 1,231 km (765 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Funchal to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Spain | 528 km (328 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Funchal to Temara | Morocco | 941 km (585 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Funchal to Córdoba | Spain | 1,245 km (774 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Funchal to Valladolid | Spain | 1,470 km (913 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Funchal to Vigo | Spain | 1,285 km (799 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Funchal to Porto | Portugal | 1,197 km (744 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Funchal to Shanghai | China | 11,673 km (7,253 mi) | about 15 h 43 min |
| Funchal to Chongqing | China | 10,888 km (6,765 mi) | about 14 h 43 min |
| Funchal to Chengdu | China | 10,630 km (6,605 mi) | about 14 h 23 min |
| Funchal to Beijing | China | 10,625 km (6,602 mi) | about 14 h 22 min |
| Funchal to Guangzhou | China | 11,866 km (7,373 mi) | about 15 h 58 min |
| Funchal to Shenzhen | China | 11,969 km (7,437 mi) | about 16 h 6 min |
| Funchal to Istanbul | Turkey | 4,137 km (2,571 mi) | about 6 h 3 min |
| Funchal to Tianjin | China | 10,733 km (6,669 mi) | about 14 h 31 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Funchal?
Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) is the closest large airport at 15 km (9 mi). The others, PXO, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is FNC from Funchal city centre?
15 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Funchal on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.