Travelling from London to Madeira Airport (FNC): What you need to know
Planning your flight from London to Madeira Airport (FNC) begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your adventure from. London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN) are the main terminals in London.
Madeira's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London. Madeira Airport is located in Madeira.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to FNC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to FNC departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Madeira Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
78% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Prefer to leave from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Madeira Airport (FNC) plane tickets are available from here.
Take a direct flight from London to FNC with easyJet. This is one of the leading airlines that operates this route out of LGW.
EasyJet has the largest share of bookings on the LGW to FNC route.
Among the carriers operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Madeira Airport, British Airways leads in on-time performance.
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Madeira Airport, browse these options when setting off from London Gatwick Airport:
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)
Porto Airport (OPO)
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to FNC flight:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 82% of them landing as expected.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
One flight, no fuss. You can book a direct flight from London to Madeira Airport leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN).
Take off from STN with Jet2. This reputable carrier offers direct London to FNC plane tickets.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with Jet2 from STN to FNC.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is Jet2.
You can book a plane ticket from London to Madeira Airport (FNC) with a stop or two leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and FNC:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your London to Madeira Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near London Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving without delays, STN is a reliable starting point for any trip.
About Madeira Airport (FNC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Madeira Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near FNC instead:
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your London to Madeira Airport flight.
Getting from Madeira Airport (FNC) to central Madeira
Madeira Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Madeira. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Madeira Airport (FNC)
At the moment, $55 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Madeira Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $150. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to FNC.
November is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a London to Madeira Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from London to Madeira Airport (FNC)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Madeira Airport (FNC). August is when most people travel to Madeira. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book a London to FNC plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Madeira to range from 16ºC to 25ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Madeira Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 16ºC.
More about Madeira
Start your Madeira trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Madeira Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Your trip to Madeira won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights you won't want to miss include Madeira Island, Miradouro de Santa Luzia and Monte Palace Madeira.