Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Madeira Airport (FNC): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Madeira Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Lisbon and Madeira share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
You can choose from 79 weekly Lisbon Portela Airport to Madeira Airport flights. The 05:55 departure with TAP Portugal is the earliest available. TAP Portugal operates the last service of the day at 23:25.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LIS to FNC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Madeira Airport, so getting to Madeira (and then exploring more of Portugal!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Ryanair.
Among carriers operating LIS to FNC flights, Ryanair has the best record for on-time arrivals.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Madeira Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between LIS and FNC include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Valencia Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Madeira Airport (FNC)
At the moment, ر.ق. 76 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Madeira Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 173. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from LIS to FNC, reserve your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Madeira Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LIS to FNC by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Madeira Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Of all flights departing from Lisbon Portela Airport, 64.1% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Lisbon to Lisbon Portela Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Madeira Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near LIS:
Arriving at Madeira Airport (FNC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lisbon Portela Airport to Madeira Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near FNC instead:
Grab a Madeira Airport rental car and discover Madeira and beyond with your own wheels. Way 2 azores, Surprice and Magic Islands Rent A Car are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Madeira Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Madeira Airport (FNC) to central Madeira
Madeira Airport to the centre of Madeira has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When to fly to Madeira Airport (FNC)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Madeira Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Madeira. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Madeira is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC. Lock in your flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Madeira Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LIS to FNC sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Madeira has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Portugal waiting to be explored. About 14 kilometres south of Madeira, a trip to Câmara de Lobos will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Plage, Miradouro do Ilhéu e as suas paisagens and Lagar da Giesta waterfall.
Around 14 kilometres south of Madeira, São Martinho is another favourite stop in Portugal. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Praça CR7, Ponte Estrada Monumental and Amparo garden.
