Cheap Flights to Funchal

Most popular in	August	High demand for flights, 44% potential price rise
Cheapest in	January	Best time to find cheap flights, 8% potential price drop
Average price	£238	Price for this month
Cheapest price	£54	From London to Funchal

Cheapest prices for Funchal flights by month

January

£103

February

£140

March

£138

April

£202

May

£174

June

£184

July

£282

August

£345

September

£237

October

£199

November

£118

December

£261

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Funchal. Flying to Funchal in August will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the best time to fly to Funchal?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

Flying to Funchal in January is usually considered the best time to fly. However, you will find other deals are always available year round. If you are looking for warm weather when you arrive off of your flight to Funchal then August is statistically the hottest. December is historically the period with most rainfall.

When is the best time to book flights to Funchal?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Funchal, you should look to book at least 19 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Days before departure

Which day is cheapest to fly to Funchal?

The cheapest day to fly to Funchal is usually Tuesday. At the moment, Saturday is the most expensive.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

Funchal flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight in the morning. Booking a flight in the afternoon will likely mean higher prices.

When to Fly?

The months of April through to September are the best times to take a flight to Funchal. The weather is at its finest during this period and the abundant local flowers are in full bloom. Every April, the city plays host to the famous Madeira Flower Festival, where the streets burst into life with colourful carnival floats and dancers.

Carnival in Funchal is another must-see event with two parades, colourful costumes and samba dancers. The city is flooded with crowds of revellers, live music and carnival joy. Be aware that this is the busiest time in the city and hotels fill up quite quickly so make sure you book well in advance to secure not only cheap flights to Funchal but great deals on hotels as well.

November, January and February is when you can find the cheapest flights to Funchal. This is the rainy season here, so be prepared for a number of downpours, sometimes torrential.

City Overview

Once your flight to Funchal lands you will find dramatic mountain scenery providing a stunning backdrop, Funchal is one of Europe’s most picturesque cities. The capital of the beautiful Portuguese island of Madeira, Funchal is renowned for its relaxed, laid-back atmosphere and abundance of world-class eating establishments. Indeed, the city’s burgeoning social scene has come to the fore in recent years, with upscale restaurants, chic bars and vibrant clubs bringing a cosmopolitan touch to the streets once the sun goes down.

During the day, Funchal offers relaxation and activity in equal measure, all under the cover of a cloudless blue sky. Stretching out on one of the four black sand beaches located in the area is a popular pastime here. For those who like to be a little more active, there are plenty of water sports such as surfing and diving on offer, in addition to opportunities to swim with dolphins or spend the day at sea in the company of the local whales.

The island of Madeira itself is justly famous for its lush, verdant landscape and the stunning array of flowers which bring glorious colour to the overall scenic vista. Funchal plays its part in Madeira’s scenic splendour, its many magnificent gardens providing the perfect surroundings in which to enjoy a relaxing stroll in the afternoon sun, before enjoying a drink outside one of the cafes which line the cobbled streets of the old town.

Getting around Funchal

The compact nature of Funchal makes it easy to get around the city centre on foot. Most of the buses which operate in the city leave from the waterfront area. Tickets can be purchased on board the bus or, alternatively, travel cards can be obtained from the main transport office. There are a large number of taxis operating within the city, charging quite favourable fares in comparison to some other European cities.

Getting to the City

The airport which serves flights to Funchal, Madeira Airport (FNC) is located in the suburb of Santa Cruz, just over 8 miles (13 km) from the city centre. Travelling from the airport by road, the city can be reached via the ER101 highway which runs along the coast. A regular bus service links the two locations, in addition to plentiful taxis and personal shuttle services which can be booked in advance.